The Herald
English. Directed by Cui Lei.
The first installment of the ARK Trilogy, adapted from Cui Lei's science fiction novella, Guide to Quantum Civilization. It focuses on a near-future story of Eve, an artificial intelligence robot during the quiet arrival of the four-dimensional beings, who fabricate a perfect set of lies by using the mystery of Kevin's origins, to shatter Darwinian evolution theory and leads everyone to believe that the Earth is merely an "ark" system, that triggers the beginning of a chronicle of the exploring the mysteries of human origins and extraterrestrial civilizations.
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- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Country
- China, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Cui Lei
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What The Herald is based on
The Herald is adapted from a novel.
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The Herald runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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What movies are like The Herald?
If you liked The Herald, try The Terminator, Impostor, Space/Time.
Who directed The Herald?
The Herald was directed by Cui Lei and stars Yu Xuan, Alexandre Bailly, Anthony Gavard.
What is The Herald based on?
The Herald is adapted from a novel.