Their partnership is the heart of the film, as Jane seeks David's help to stop a mysterious stalker while assisting him in his search.
Unlike her fellow synths, Jane is developing genuine emotions and self-awareness, making her a "masterpiece" of artificial life. Zone 414
The story is set in a near-future colony—the titular Zone 414—where state-of-the-art humanoid robots, or "synths," live and work. This walled city, created by the eccentric billionaire (played by Travis Fimmel), serves as a playground for the wealthy to fulfill their darkest fantasies. Their partnership is the heart of the film,
Pearce brings a weary, "one-note" intensity to a man who seems to have lost his own humanity. Zone 414