Ram Goldstein and three of the world's top geniuses are commissioned to compete against other elite scientists in a race to create the first matter transfer machine. Ahmed Amir is financing the program at his technology institute. While engineering the project, Ram discovers time travel. However, he also uncovers that the institute is a shield for an extreme terrorist group with the intentions of using the technology as a weapon. Ram's friends are held hostage and he is forced to complete the machine. Meanwhile, Ahmed makes plans to travel back in time to kill Jesus and prevent the resurrection. Before Ram can escape, Ahmed hijacks the machine and sends a military team, led by Brandt, to kill Jesus. Their interference causes all hell breaks loose and mankind is thrown into an apocalypse. With no time to spare, only a genius with no faith and a man who lost his hold the fate of the world in their hands.
Practical Effects
DIY sci-fi aesthetic that somehow makes it more endearing
Director
Jim Carroll
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film sits in a fascinating niche: evangelical-funded sci-fi trying to compete with Hollywood blockbusters on a fraction of the budget.
The casting of Jason Castro—yes, the American Idol singer—as Jesus remains one of modern cinema's most unexpected lead choices.
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