: Without children, long-term issues like social security or global warming become irrelevant. The world enters a slow, violent decline rather than a sudden apocalyptic event.
Set in 2027, the film depicts a world where 18 years of global infertility have turned humanity into a "disillusioned populace".
: Cuarón highlights how those in power manage the crisis through isolationism and xenophobia. When asked how he keeps going, a wealthy character admits, "I just don't think about it"—a stark reminder that apathy is a privilege of the elite. Technical Mastery and Immersion