Hannon Fuller (Armin Mueller-Stahl) has a secret and knows that he will be killed for it. Therefore, he leaves a message or his friend and college, Douglas Hall (Craig Bierko.) Soon Fuller is found dead. Naturally, his college is suspected. Douglas must find the message before he is incarcerated.
So far, this seems standard formula. That is where the formula ends. Douglas must go into a computer simulation to retrieve the message, not so easily done. The simulation takes part in the 30’s.
Meantime back in the real world Fuller’s daughter shows up to everyone surprise, as no one knew he had a daughter. How will she figure in the mystery?
For people that grew up in L.A. you may recognize some of the locations such as the RMS Queen Mary. Before they told where the oil wells were supposed to be, I was guessing Signal Hill.
Be sure to watch the voice over commentary as it gives more insight as to what they are trying to express.
Only seeing the presentation in Blu-ray I could not contrast it to the original presentation however all the pictures and locations look real and do not lose any definition with 1080p or 46” screen.
If you enjoy the intricacies of this story, you will like to read Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder.