A small random group gets a chance at an interview for a sought-after position, and they must endure a long wait in a room where the test truly begins

SYNOPSIS:

In that post-apocalyptic world, global temperatures rise, and New York is covered with sand. DREW, a disillusioned outcast, responds to an advert offering bright prospects without much conviction. But after a series of medical and psychological tests, he is luckily selected by a random draw to hold a decisive interview with the Grand Jury. Along with STEVE, a former CEO; MARY, a demure housewife; and KYOKO, a retired biologist.

When he meets them in a waiting room, they have yet to discover what position they will get. An endless wait follows their small talk. It's fiendishly hot, and the air conditioners are broken. Hence, Drew tries to fix them while Steve takes issues over his repairing methods. Whereas Kyoko remains impassive, Mary gets anxious and fidgety. As soon as she uses the bathroom inside, she screams with fear: the door is vandal-proof and equipped with a digital lock. And something else scares her.

They all try to figure out the code. Whenever the correct data is processed, the light flashes green. While Steve and Kyoko keep suggesting data, Drew explores another alternative. It occurs to him that human life is contained within walls and that the only way in and out is through doors. He asks Mary to process the number of entries they've walked past since they arrived. From the entrance through the checking point, the locker room, and the endless corridor. But one piece of data still needs to be included. Next, Drew realizes there are five seats in the room but only four applicants, so why not try "five?" Bingo! The bathroom door clicks open.

They find Mary trembling beside an OLD MAN slumped over the toilet bowl. As Steve comforts Mary, Drew gives the man a shake. Kyoko edges her way in and checks him – he is dead! Pandemonium. They all jostle their way for the exit and realize they are locked and can't even phone. Steve and Mary are stunned when Kyoko signals they're monitored. At once, Drew threatens to smash everything and everyone up if the watchers don't show up. The older man stops him -- he is alive and well! Surprisingly, Kyoko bows and whispers in his ear. He nods in agreement and presses her nape to bring her to a grinding halt.

Drew understands that the man is the Grand Jury. When Steve wonders why and how he can entrust their lives to a robot, the man assures him that he makes the final decision, basing his judgment on the required standards and the candidates' X factor, which is all the more valuable in a woman. To everyone's surprise, he gestures Drew to the exit, who turns out to be a woman! The door clicks open onto a bright Space Shuttle on the horizon, which triggers Drew's childhood memories of a scorching day in the desert, all shattered by her father setting off on a journey from which he'll never return. But today, Drew leaves with a hungry heart.