Set in the year 2019, the story follows (McGregor) and Jordan Two Delta (Johansson), residents of a highly controlled, subterranean compound. They believe they are among the few survivors of a global ecological catastrophe, waiting for their chance to win a lottery to "The Island"—the last uncontaminated paradise on Earth.
: Every resident of the facility is an "agnate"—a human clone created by the Merrick Corporation .
: There is no contamination; the outside world is thriving.
The film features a stellar ensemble cast that brings depth to its high-concept premise:
Lincoln, plagued by inexplicable nightmares and a growing curiosity, eventually discovers the horrifying truth:
