The Ruined Ones
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In a world torn apart by a powerful organisation's quest for domination and a world-wide cleansing, Shaun Gibbs, a family man, fights to rescue his kidnapped wife and newborn daughter.
Driven to extreme measures, Shaun's search leads him to a group of diverse strangers, other "Ruined Ones" like himself, who help him recover from a near-fatal illness. With their support, Shaun confronts his inner demons and prepares to face the enemy. But when a deadly encounter puts his loved ones at risk, Shaun must make a heart-wrenching decision between rescuing his daughter or providing her a chance at a normal life.
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