“True Skin takes
place in a futuristic world where human augmentation is the norm. “Naturals”
are being phased out in favor of more cutting-edge models. Kaye, our
protagonist, finds himself on the run for stealing a particularly advanced
modification. Then, as they say, it’s off to the races through the gaudy
streets of a new age Bangkok as Kaye finds himself in danger of losing more
than just his humanity.
If
the concept of cyber modification isn’t completely unique (i.e. Neuromancer, Deus Ex), the film’s representation of the subject
definitely is. Gone are the normal post-apocalyptic conventions—the expected
bleak grime and monochromatic hues of precedent. In it’s place? A cyber video
game world that is as familiar as it is unique. This is post-apocalyptic by way
of Skittles—a candy colored rainbow of neon electronica. Taste the rainbow of
human genetic misery.”
True Skin Official Synopsis:
True Skin – A sci-fi short set in the not too
distant future where augmentation is the way of life. For Kaye, still a
natural, augmenting will help him keep pace in this now hyper-paced world.
However, after acquiring an off-market prototype, Kaye quickly finds himself
fighting not only for his own humanity, but something much larger.
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