“Cargo,” directed by Ivan Engler and Ralph Etter, is a Swiss science fiction film set in the distant future, where Earth has become uninhabitable due to environmental collapse. The story follows Dr. Laura Portmann, a young medic who embarks on an eight-year solo mission aboard the derelict cargo ship Kassandra, with the promise of reuniting with her sister on the distant, habitable planet Rhea.

As the ship travels through deep space, the crew spends most of the journey in cryosleep, awakening only for short shifts. During one of her shifts, Laura begins to suspect that something is wrong when she hears strange noises and discovers evidence of sabotage. Her investigation leads her to find that the cargo hold contains not just supplies, but humans in cryosleep, intended to colonize Rhea.

The plot thickens as Laura uncovers a conspiracy orchestrated by a powerful corporation controlling Rhea. She learns that Rhea is a simulated paradise created to manipulate and control the population, and that Earth might still be habitable. With the help of the ship’s security officer, Samuel Decker, Laura fights to uncover the truth and expose the corporation’s deception.

As tensions rise and the ship’s condition deteriorates, Laura and Samuel must navigate numerous threats, including rogue crew members and the corporation’s agents. Their journey reveals the dark side of corporate greed and the lengths to which those in power will go to maintain control.

“Cargo” combines elements of mystery, suspense, and dystopian themes to explore humanity’s future in space. The film’s claustrophobic setting and atmospheric tension build a compelling narrative that questions the ethics of corporate dominance and the true cost of survival. Through Laura’s determination and courage, “Cargo” delivers a thought-provoking story about the fight for truth and the hope for a better future.