''The Gene Generation'' is a 2007
biopunk
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science fiction film
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about an assassin who battles
DNA hackers
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. The film was
directed
Director may refer to:
Literature
* ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine
* ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker
* ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty
Music
* Director (band), an Irish rock band
* ''Di ...
by
Pearry Reginald Teo
Pearry Reginald Teo Zhang Pingli (born 23 July 1978) commonly known as Pearry Teo, is a Singaporean filmmaker. He is considered the first Singaporean movie director to make a Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film.
Biography
Teo began his ...
, and stars
Bai Ling
Bai Ling (, born October 10, 1966) is a Chinese-American actress known for her work in the films ''The Crow'', ''Nixon'', ''Red Corner'', '' Crank: High Voltage'', ''Dumplings'', ''Wild Wild West'', ''Anna and the King'', ''Southland Tales'', and ...
,
Parry Shen
Parry Shen (born June 26, 1973) is an American actor, author, screenwriter, and producer. Shen's first major acting role was in '' Better Luck Tomorrow'' as Ben Manibag, the film's leading character. He also starred in another Asian American film, ...
,
Faye Dunaway
Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is an American actress. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Faye Dunaway, many accolades, including an Academy Awards, Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden ...
, and
Alec Newman
Alec Newman (born 27 November 1974) is a Scottish actor best known for portraying Paul Atreides in the Sci Fi Channel's 2000 miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's ''Dune''.
Early life
Newman was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His father is San ...
.
Synopsis
In a futuristic world, Michelle lives battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, troubled by her past demons and trying to keep her younger and extroverted brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie is embroiled in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gang Fights. Wanting the respect that the world has never given to him only makes it harder for Jackie to peel himself away from the underground trades, against the hopes of his sister, Michelle. Michelle always wanted to leave the city and lead a calm and quiet lifestyle. As emotions and gunfire get into the way, Michelle and Jackie soon find themselves battling between their lives and finding out that in an immoral world, love can still survive; and that blood is thicker than water.
Cast
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Bai Ling
Bai Ling (, born October 10, 1966) is a Chinese-American actress known for her work in the films ''The Crow'', ''Nixon'', ''Red Corner'', '' Crank: High Voltage'', ''Dumplings'', ''Wild Wild West'', ''Anna and the King'', ''Southland Tales'', and ...
– Michelle
*
Parry Shen
Parry Shen (born June 26, 1973) is an American actor, author, screenwriter, and producer. Shen's first major acting role was in '' Better Luck Tomorrow'' as Ben Manibag, the film's leading character. He also starred in another Asian American film, ...
– Jackie
*
Alec Newman
Alec Newman (born 27 November 1974) is a Scottish actor best known for portraying Paul Atreides in the Sci Fi Channel's 2000 miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's ''Dune''.
Early life
Newman was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His father is San ...
– Christian
*
Michael Shamus Wiles
Michael Shamus Wiles (born October 27, 1955) is an American character actor of film and television onscreen since the 1980s who has appeared in over 100 films and television shows.
Career
He portrayed Marc Mitscher in ''Pearl Harbor'' and Mr. Pa ...
– Solemn
*
Faye Dunaway
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– Josephine Hayden
*
Robert David Hall
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Early life
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hall attended ...
– Abraham
*Rebecca Parisi – Julianne
*
Tom Choi
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– Dad
Visual effects
*Shero Rauf – 3D lead artist
*Dobri Georgiev – lead CGI artist
*Milen Jeliazkov – 2D lead artist
DVD release
It was released on
Region 1 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.
Soundtrack and score
The soundtrack for the film features various tracks by
Combichrist
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, Encephalon and
Tribal Machine, while the score was composed by
Scott Glasgow
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with additional music by
Ronan Harris
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of
VNV Nation
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. The score was released on CD by the
Varèse Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande is an American record label, owned by Concord Music Group and distributed by Universal Music Group, which specializes in film scores and original cast recordings. It aims to reissue rare or unavailable albums, as well as newer r ...
label in March 2009.
The following tracks are listed at the end of the film:
Sequel
On February 4, 2010, it was revealed that a sequel, ''The Gene Generation: War of the Bloodlines'', was in development. Filming was due to begin in March 2010 and be completed by September 2010.
However, since this announcement there have been no further details on the status of the production.
References
External links
*
The Gene Generation Soundtrack Review*
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2007 films
American science fiction action films
Biopunk films
Cyberpunk films
American dystopian films
2000s English-language films
2007 science fiction action films
Films about telepresence
Girls with guns films
Films adapted into comics
Films directed by Pearry Reginald Teo
2000s American films