The Weapon - A Tale of Passing Time

Lydia, Lorenzo and Augustine work at Minerva, a space station in Earth orbit. The station is the most important part of a defense system that helps to maintain world peace. One day, the three get a new directive: World War. Disagreements arise and the key question becomes: what is our individual responsibility?

Cast

Elin Andersson

as Lydia (voice)

Markus Amalthea Magnuson

as Boyfriend (voice)

Mattias Valenca

as Carl (voice)

Mattias Valenca

as Lorenzo (voice)

Norea Wahlbeck

as Augustine (voice)

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