Set in a surreal version of 2021, the world is succumbing to a bizarre, unexplained apocalypse characterized by extreme global cooling and a breakdown of the laws of physics. Gravity fluctuates in parts of the world, and people are literally dying in the streets of New York from a lack of love and emotional connection. The narrative follows John as he attempts to finalize a divorce from Elena, a world-renowned figure skater, only to discover she is being replaced by clones to satisfy her corporate handlers.

Societally, the film depicts an Earth where the environment has turned hostile not through warming, but through a sudden, localized freezing. The dynamics are defined by a profound sense of apathy; citizens step over corpses on the sidewalk with total indifference, reflecting a world where social contracts have evaporated. While the setting is Earth-centered, the inclusion of characters like Alberto, who observes the chaos from an airplane, suggests a class of people who remain permanently airborne to avoid the collapsing world below.

As a predictive piece, the film’s vision of 2021 diverges sharply from reality. Its depiction of global cooling runs contrary to the established reality of climate change, though it serves as a metaphorical exploration of emotional stagnation. The portrayal of human cloning for commercial purposes remains speculative, yet the film's focus on the loss of human intimacy and the rise of corporate surveillance and control resonates with contemporary anxieties regarding digital isolation and the loss of privacy. The film's most accurate 'prediction' is perhaps its tone: a generalized atmosphere of anxiety and loneliness that mirrors modern discourse on the psychological impact of global crises.