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Rory's initial experience mirrors stories of survival that are often depicted in films, filled with overwhelming loss and hopelessness. The slow disintegration of society transforms him from a carefree individual into a desperate survivor. He finds himself in the company of another survivor, who perceives their plight as an adventure, but tensions soon arise as Rory longs for any semblance of home.
The wilderness is marked by challenges that Rory must confront. He embarks on a journey toward safety, portraying the very essence of what it means to be human in such bleak circumstances. The uncertainty of where to go next looms over him. Memories of his brother haunt Rory, forcing him to grapple with his loneliness and the trauma of survival.