The Lost Future
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | South Africa, Germany |
| Products | Post-apocalyptic film |
The Lost Future is a 2010 post-apocalyptic film co-produced by South Africa and Germany, broadcast on Syfy. Directed by Mikael Salomon and penned by Jonas Bauer, the movie features performances by Sean Bean, Corey Sevier, and Sam Claflin. It became available on DVD on 27 September 2011.
Plot
Set in a post-apocalyptic Colombia, the story follows a primitive tribe surviving in Grey Rock National Park. They hunt wild creatures and evade mutated humanoids who carry a contagious, transformative disease. The tribe is led by Uri, whose son Savan serves as the chief hunter and heir apparent. Kaleb, an undervalued tracker, and his sister Miru are the only literate individuals, having been instructed by their absent father Jaret, who left to find other survivors. Kaleb harbors secret feelings for Dorel, Savan’s partner. When mutants attack, the tribe retreats into a cave. Kaleb rescues Dorel from one of the mutants, sparking a relationship between them while Savan observes. The trio embarks on a journey seeking assistance.
They encounter Amal, a stranger who leads them across a river to his family’s refuge, which remains safe as mutants avoid water. Amal reveals he knew Jaret and discovered a yellow powder that can cure early stages of infection; however, it was stolen by Gagen, leader of a hostile rival tribe. Amal, Savan, Kaleb, and Dorel set out to reclaim the powder from Gagen’s stronghold. During their mission, Amal signals The Brotherhood—an allied group—for support but is wounded in a mutant attack, compelling the others to proceed without him.
Savan and Dorel are captured; Dorel contracts the infection. Kaleb uncovers Jaret’s research notes inside an abandoned library. With assistance from Gagen’s daughter, who discloses the powder’s hiding place, Kaleb administers treatment to Dorel. They escape using a rope bridge while Savan sacrifices himself to hold off Gagen’s forces. Reuniting with Amal and The Brotherhood’s mounted riders, they rush back to their village where The Brotherhood eliminates the mutant threat. Kaleb, Dorel, and Amal distribute the cure, saving Miru in the process. Gagen launches another assault; during the confrontation, Amal protects Kaleb from an arrow as Kaleb kills Gagen with an axe. Amal recovers alongside his family.
Miru begins educating children in reading and writing. Meanwhile, Kaleb sets off for the city library to continue his father’s research on the yellow powder with hopes of eradicating the mutant virus and restoring humanity.
Cast
- Sam Claflin as Kaleb
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Miru, Kaleb's sister
- Sean Bean as Amal
- Corey Sevier as Savan
- Annabelle Wallis as Dorel
- Jessica Haines as Neenah
- Hannah Tointon as Giselle
- Jonathan Pienaar as Gagen
- Danny Keogh as Yisir
- Garth Breytenbach as Remi
- Bjorn Steinbach as Yomack
- Sam Schein as Persk
Production
The filming of The Lost Future took place in locations around Cape Town, South Africa.
Release
The film debuted on Syfy on 13 November 2010 and was subsequently released on DVD by Entertainment One on 27 September 2011. The DVD includes behind-the-scenes content along with interviews featuring cast and crew members.
Originally rated 12A, the classification was raised to 15 due to the inclusion of an explicit sexual scene.
Reception
Scott Foy from Dread Central gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "more sophisticated production" compared to usual Syfy offerings but criticized its hurried narrative pacing, overcrowded character roster, and unresolved plot elements. Rod Lott of the Oklahoma Gazette expressed strong disapproval, suggesting it "should be 'Lost' forever." In contrast, The Daily Sun commended the performances, script quality, and visual effects but felt that the actors’ appearances were not believable within the film’s setting.