Drama, horror, sci-fi, by Jason Figgis, United States, 2012.
In a post-apocalyptic Ireland, a pandemic has wiped out the adult population, struck down by a mutant strain of flu that turns them paranoid and violent before killing them. Nine months later, the surviving children wander through abandoned buildings in search of food and shelter. Among them are Evie and her younger sister Fran, trying to survive while avoiding potentially dangerous groups of kids. Their only comfort is *The Railway Children*, the book their mother used to read to them. The arrival of Alice, a girl who has escaped from a gang led by her sister Kate, changes their path. After being betrayed by the gang, Evie decides to confront them, triggering a series of events that will lead to tensions and conflicts within the group.

The film, directed by Jason Figgis with limited resources but great sensitivity, is a post-apocalyptic drama that goes beyond horror, focusing on grief and the emotional fragility of its characters. The tone is somber, marked by melancholy, disturbing flashbacks, and unstable relationships. Though it recalls films like *28 Days Later*, *The Road*, or *Lord of the Flies*, *Children of a Darker Dawn* finds its own voice through strong character development and powerful performances from its young cast.

LANGUAGE: English
SUBTITLES: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese