Directed by "Inception" Cinematographer Wally Pfister

A grand imaginative world where all information is digitized. This is the stage for "Transcendence," a film that signifies "transcendence." Director Wally Pfister, who served as cinematographer for "Inception," a film that won four Academy Awards including Best Cinematography, has created a work that throws a stone into the world of science fiction.

The lead role is played by Johnny Depp, who captivates many with his unique aura and has portrayed numerous unique characters. Here, he plays Will, a scientist whose consciousness has been uploaded into a computer. His performance brings an added layer of reality to this near-future world.

Morgan Freeman plays Joseph, a scientist and Will's former mentor. Rebecca Hall, who starred in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and has grown into one of Hollywood's most talked-about young actresses, plays Will's wife Evelyn, rounding out the cast with a team of talented actors.

Scientist Will, Whose Consciousness Was Uploaded to a Computer

Will is a scientist researching and developing artificial intelligence. However, one day he is shot by an extremist anti-technology group called "RIFT." On the verge of death, Will's wife and fellow scientist, Evelyn, uploads his brain into the artificial intelligence Will had been researching.

Now alive within the computer, "Will" exists only as consciousness. When connected online, he gains access to all information and technology in the world, from military secrets, finance, and politics to personal data and regenerative medicine. He triggers chemical reactions with super-fast processing power and begins an evolution unimaginable to humanity.—.

"Transcendence," a near-future suspense that "transcends" our common sense. The door to a new, unprecedented world of science fiction opens now.

Transcendence

Now Showing Nationwide from Saturday, June 28th
Director | Wally Pfister
Starring | Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy
Distribution | Pony Canyon / Shochiku
2014 / USA / 119 min
http://transcendence.jp

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