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Steve's character is presented as a symbol of desperation. The allure of a new, vibrant body—paired with the wisdom of his original self—emerges as the film's focal point as he meets Dr. Chan, the mastermind behind the revolutionary neurocellular technology. The facility operates under a veil of secrecy not merely for its innovative capabilities, but due to the harrowing truth: to gain life, another must be sacrificed. The stakes are firmly established when Steve learns that he will have to compete in a deadly game with nine other participants, each vying for the right to receive the coveted new body.