The 2021 Chinese science fiction thriller (Chinese title: 太空群落 , or Tàikōng Qúnluò ) is a short, 63-minute film that blends space horror with deep philosophical inquiry. Directed by Lu Jintao and Zhang Dawei , the film is noted for its high-quality aesthetics and creature design despite a limited budget. Plot Summary

: The movie is divided into four distinct chapters, though critics at Letterboxd have noted that this can lead to uneven pacing and inconsistent styles.

The story begins with Earth's space base capturing "The Messenger," a set of mysterious signals believed to be from an alien civilization. The exploration spacecraft is sent to investigate, carrying 93 crew members and an android named "7".