Tiffany Haddish and Asante Blackk star in the new sci-fi drama Landscape With Invisible Hand, adapted from M.T. Anderson's novel. The film is scheduled for release on August 18.
Years after a benevolent alien race called the Vuvv has occupied Earth, humanity struggles to adapt. The Vuvv, small coffee table-sized overlords, brought advanced technology that promised prosperity but ultimately made many human jobs and steady incomes obsolete.
Seventeen-year-old artist Adam Campbell (Asante Blackk) and his new girlfriend Chloe Marsh (Kylie Rogers) discover the Vuvv's fascination with human love. Realizing this, they decide to livestream their relationship to earn money to support themselves and their families.
For a time, life improves, but when their teenage romance fades, they face difficult and absurd sacrifices to help their loved ones.
"When 17-year-old artist Adam Campbell and new girlfriend Chloe Marsh discover the Vuvv are particularly fascinated with human love and will pay for access to it, they decide to livestream their budding romance to make extra cash for themselves and their families."
Landscape With Invisible Hand blends sci-fi with relatable themes of economic uncertainty and personal sacrifice.
Summary: The film explores human resilience and adaptation under alien occupation, highlighting the impact of technology on society and the lengths people go to support their families.