Long Distance, formerly known as Distant, is a sci-fi survival thriller featuring Anthony Ramos. The movie recently appeared on Hulu after being shelved for five years. It revolves around Andy, an asteroid miner whose ship crash-lands on a planet, prompting him to traverse alien terrain to rescue a fellow survivor. Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie captures themes of isolation typical for its time. Despite expectations that it may be a failure due to its shelf life, Long Distance proves to be charming with moments of high tension.
Long Distance, a polished sci-fi survival thriller starring Anthony Ramos, was completely off my radar and unexpectedly popped up on Hulu after years on the shelf.
The film, initially titled Distant, was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects themes of isolation, making it a relevant release during a time of social distancing.
Despite being shelved for over five years, Long Distance is not a failure but rather a charming film with sporadically high tension, contrary to expectations.
The premise follows Andy, an asteroid miner who crash-lands on a planet and must traverse alien terrain to rescue another survivor trapped in an escape pod.
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