42.6 Years: A Futuristic Love Story Unfolds with Cryogenic Twists

Name: 42.6 Years
Description: Set fifty years into the future in New York City, the story revolves around 30-something Ben, who decides to end his relationship with Ruth, a woman notably lacking in emotional expression. Despite his continued love for her, Ruth’s impassiveness becomes unbearable for Ben. Shortly after their breakup, Ben discovers he has a terminal illness and opts for cryogenic stasis for 42.6 years, hoping for a future cure. Upon awakening, Ben finds his disease still incurable, though a cure for cancer has been discovered. Nostalgically, he reconnects with Ruth, now in her 70s and single, and they rekindle their relationship. Despite this, Ruth’s emotional detachment remains a frustrating hurdle for Ben. The plot takes a turn when Ruth is diagnosed with an incurable disease and decides to undergo the same cryogenic process as Ben. Ben is confounded by her decision to freeze herself instead of spending her remaining time with him. In a dramatic twist, Ben learns from his doctor that the exact duration required for curing his disease in cryo-sleep was uncertain, suggesting Ruth’s disease might be cured sooner than expected. This revelation sets the stage for Ben to make a final, grand proposal to Ruth, potentially altering their fates. (June 26 – August 18, 2025)
Genre: HBSVOD Feature
Date Created: June 26