Predestination follows a temporal agent working for a secretive organization that uses time travel to prevent major crimes. Tasked with stopping a notorious terrorist known as the Fizzle Bomber, the agent’s mission leads him to cross paths with a person named John, who recounts an extraordinary life story. Born as Jane, an orphaned girl with a mysterious past, John undergoes a gender reassignment after a traumatic romance and an unexpected pregnancy. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that the agent, John, Jane, and the Fizzle Bomber are the same individual at different points in a convoluted time loop. The film delves deep into themes of identity, fate, and the predestination paradox, exploring how time travel blurs the lines between cause and effect. Set across various periods in mid to late 20th-century America, including New York City and Cleveland, the story intricately weaves different timelines to question the nature of free will and destiny. By presenting a complex narrative that challenges conventional storytelling, Predestination makes a significant contribution to the time travel genre.
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