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One Under The Sun, released in 2017, tells the story of a astronaut, Kathryn Voss (Pooja Batra), who is the sole survivor of a space mission that involved six astronauts. The movie delves into how Kathryn copes with the aftermath of a near-death experience and the guilt of being the only one to survive instead of her colleagues. Kathryn comes back to Earth with a changed perspective on life as she struggles to integrate back into her life as a mother, wife, and astronaut. Simultaneously, she has to face the bureaucracy of her superiors at the space agency, who prefer to distance and isolate her in order to control the narrative surrounding the incident.

Despite the trauma of the mission, the NASA agency wants to capitalize on the public’s curiosity by holding a press conference where Kathryn will talk about her mission and what happened to her colleagues. The space agency is keen on limiting the perspective to ensuring that Kathryn won't expose the darker side of the agency, which they fear could hinder public perception of the space program.

Kathryn's team-mates on the mission become obscure as in the aftermath, the media and the government look to capitalize on Kathryn's image. The family members of the dead astronauts accuse her of being responsible for their deaths. Kathryn internalizes this guilt.

Meanwhile, Kathryn is seeking help from a therapist, who helps her process her grief and guilt. She also acts as an advocate for her former colleagues by speaking out for them despite the harsh reactions and backlash from the media and public sections that alienate her.

She becomes the voice of the vulnerable and the compassionate; she gives a voice to her dead colleagues and rises against her perpetrators who blamed the wrong person for taking their lives. Constantly battling PTSD and the pain of losing her colleagues, Kathryn's psych evaluation with the agency completes, and she gets the green light to plan another mission.

The movie ends with Kathryn back in space and gently touching a photo of her former crewmembers. One Under the sun is a remarkable, thought-provoking movie about life, death, losing our loved ones, guilt, and, more importantly, how we can get back on our feet after experiencing such traumatic events.

One Under The Sun boasts a talented cast; Pooja Batra, well-known in India for her performances in films like Virasat and Haseena Maan Jayegi, delivers a powerful performance that is truly captivating. The supporting cast, which includes Gene Farber and Michael Keeley, also deliver excellent performances, adding depth to the amazing story.

The movie was directed by Vincent Tran (Jinxy Jenkins & Lucky Lou), and Riyaana Hartley (The Code) and produced by two female filmmakers, producer Roxy Shih (Stray) and executive producer Juliette San Fillipo (Safe). The film had an all-women centric crew, which is a significant milestone in movie history, as gender imbalance has been prevalent in the film industry.

One Under The Sun is a perfect movie for science fiction fans and anyone who is interested in the intricacies of human emotions and relationships. It is an essential film that tackles important themes of loss, survival, and human compassion. It is a strong reminder that even in the bleakest of moments, our humanity drives us to heal and move forward.

In conclusion, One Under The Sun is a must-watch film for science fiction fans, and everyone who loves thought-provoking movies that address real-world issues. The powerful storytelling, excellent cast performances, and stunning visuals create a truly remarkable cinematic experience, making it one of the best sci-fi films of this decade.

One Under The Sun is a 2017 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.4.