''Synapse'' is a

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thriller directed by

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Kenlon Clark. The screenplay was written by Adam G. Simon who also penned the original story and

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for '' Man Down''. Simon also stars in the film alongside

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, Joshua Alba, Charley Boon and Will Rubio. The sound design for the film was done by

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winning sound designer Michael Archacki and the score was created by Christian Davis. ''Synapse'' is the first theatrical content produced by

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and Hollywood Locations.

Plot

The film takes places in a future where a bio tech narcotic has become the drug of choice for addicts and dealers. “Mems” as they are called, allows the user to download memories provided by “Mem Farmers.” The story follows an addicted memory dealer Nathan Stafford as he is chased relentlessly by federal narcotics agents bent on keeping the secrets he has locked in his mind hidden.

Cast

* Adam G. Simon as Nathan Stafford *

as Aamina McDavitt *

as Agent 805 *Joshua Alba as Frank McDavitt *Charley Boon as Agent 702 *Will Rubio as Freddy

References

External links

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at Synapse the Film

at Movie Pilot

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