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I was inspired by the idea of isolation and survival, but also by something deeper, what would the world look like without us? During lockdowns and global upheaval, it became clear how quickly nature reclaims space when human presence fades.

— Reine Swart

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Directing is challenging. I commend all the wonderful directors out there. It takes a lot to drive a project forward.

I think that’s very important for girls to know: You can be the hero. You can be the strong one in the film. I think it’s a good message for young women all over the world.

I wanted to convey that even in the most broken, abandoned places, both physically and emotionally, love and hope can still take root. Nature plays a big role in this story; as humanity fades, the Earth begins to heal.

I was a pretty serious teen. I thought it would be the end of the world if I did badly in a test.

Initially, it was about survival. But as I developed the story, I realized that emotional survival is just as important, if not more so, than physical survival.

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