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Zero (2015): Cast & Plot

Zero (2015) movie poster

Zero is a 2015 short sci-fi drama directed by David Victori, starring Ryan Eggold as Joe, David Atkinson and Mercy Malick. It runs 29 minutes.

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Zero (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
29 min
Director
David Victori
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zero About?

The premise of Zero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A boy and his father are emotionally and physically separated on the day earth intermittently loses gravity.

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Cast & crew

Zero Cast & Characters

Ryan Eggold leads the cast as Joe, with David Atkinson as Somber man and Mercy Malick as Newscaster A. Directed by David Victori; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Victori

More films directed by David Victori, best-rated first: Firebreak and Cross the Line.

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Plot

Zero Plot Summary

What happens in Zero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a striking prologue, the film revisits the creation myth, presenting how God formed Adam and Eve before shifting to a contemporary story about a newlywed couple. The couple, Balaji, known as Bala, and Priya, move into a bright new apartment, seeking a life together built on love. Yet trouble looms from Priya’s bloodline: her family history is marked by mental illness, a cycle that casts a shadow over their happiness. Bala’s father, Vijay Kumar, cannot hide his disappointment, fearing Priya’s past could threaten his son’s future. Despite this, Bala remains steadfast in his devotion to Priya, determined to stand by her side no matter the weight of her history.

Full summary

The whole story of Zero, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Zero?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the male lead who marries Priya?

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FAQ

Zero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Zero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zero?

Zero runs 29 minutes.

When was Zero released?

Zero was released on September 3, 2015.

Who directed Zero?

Zero was directed by David Victori.

More films by David Victori

Who is in the cast of Zero?

Zero stars Ryan Eggold as Joe, David Atkinson as Somber man and Mercy Malick as Newscaster A, among 11 credited actors.

Does Zero have a post-credit scene?

No. Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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