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The best way to pick up a little Valleysmen would be of course to read the book, but in case you won’t have time to do so before you see the movie, we’ve cobbled together a guide.
- Spoiler Special Cloud Atlas
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- Spoiler Special Cloud Atlas
Oct 27, 2012 · Confused by Cloud Atlas? Even just a bit? Read our character-by-character explainer about all the connections you’ll find in the film.
- Jennifer Vineyard
- Contributor
Cloud Atlas | 2012 | R | - 8.8.7. An intertwining tale of how the actions of individuals affect their lives and the lives of those around them, in the present and the future. With Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, Keith David, James D'Arcy, Xun Zhou, David Gyasi, Susan Sarandon, Hugh ...
May 12, 2022 · "Cloud Atlas" is a complex film that travels through space and time, so discover how its storylines tie together in this explanation of its ending.
- Sezin Koehler
- Plot Summary
- The Chatham Islands, 1849
- England, 1936
- San Francisco, 1973
- London, 2012
- Neo Seoul, 2144
- Post-Apocalyptic Earth, 2321
- The Comet-Shaped Birthmark
- The Ending
‘Cloud Atlas’ begins with a cocktail of scenes, all of which give us a glimpse into six different storylines. Throughout the film, these stories diverge from and converge to each other in a way that helps us understand their interconnectedness. The themes of the 19th century reverberate in the section of the 22nd century, and the recurrence of the ...
American lawyer Adam Ewing is sent by his father-in-law to draw a deal to trade in slaves on the islands. After witnessing the whipping of Autua, a Moriori slave, Adam falls unconscious. On waking up, he is told by doctor Henry Goose that a tropical parasitic worm has taken hold of his body. On the way back, Adam is quarantined from the rest of the...
The story shifts focus to Robert Frobisher, a young musician, who works as an amanuensis for a famous but ageing composer, Vyvyan Ayrs. In helping him create his final masterpiece, Robert also wants to create something of his own. All the while, he writes letters to his lover, Rufus Sixsmith, and reads Adam Ewing’s journal. Finally, he creates his ...
Luisa Rey is a journalist who meets Sixsmith, now old and a nuclear physicist. He tries to tip her off about the nuclear reactor run by Lloyd Hooks but is killed by a hitman before that. She discovers his letters, which leads her to the Cloud Atlas Sextet. To dig into the story, she visits the nuclear reactor, where she meets Issac Sachs, a scienti...
Timothy Cavendish publishes gangster Dermot Hoggins’ book, which turns out to be a critical failure. At a party, Hoggins throws his worst critic off the balcony, which leads to an incredible boost in his sales. With all the money pouring in, Cavendish spends a lot but forgets to give Hoggins his due. On being threatened by him, Cavendish runs away ...
Sonmi-451 is a fabricant who works at a fast-food chain in a dystopian world. Another fabricant, Yoona-939, opens her to the idea of rebellion by showing her a clip from a movie about Cavendish’s life. After Yoona tries to run away and is killed, Sonmi is rescued by Hae-Joo Chang. He introduces her to the rebellion and convinces her to become the f...
After an unknown disaster destroys the world, some of the survivors return to the hunter-gatherer way of life. Zachry lives with his tribe, who live by the code of Sonmi. They are threatened by a cannibalistic tribe, while Zachry is haunted by an evil entity called Old Georgie. A Prescient, Meronym, visits his village and expresses her intention to...
Apart from the recurrence of the same cast in all the six stories, there is another thing that has a prominent presence in the film. All the central characters have the same birthmark. The comet-shaped birthmark appears on Adam’s chest, Robert’s lower back, Luisa’s shoulder, Cavendish’s leg, Sonmi’s neck, and Zachry’s head. In the final scene, the ...
After Meronym saves Catkin, Zachry helps her get to the top of the mountain and avail the facility to send a signal for help to the others. She also tells him the truth about Sonmi, that she is not the goddess they revered. He fights the constant whisperings of Old Georgie, who urges him to kill Meronym. On returning home, Zachry discovers that all...
Oct 6, 2024 · Cloud Atlas is a 2012 epic adventure drama film that explores how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. Written and directed by Andy Wachowski, Tom Tykwer and Lana Wachowski ...
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You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. Enormous scale and spectacle, but weak characters, story. Read Common Sense Media's Cloud Atlas review, age rating, and parents guide.
