Perfect Sense 2012

As an enigmatic affliction spreads across the globe, humanity’s senses begin to fade away, much like leaves falling from trees in the grip of winter. During this extraordinary crisis, two key figures emerge: Susan, a determined epidemiologist, and Michael, a talented chef working at a busy restaurant near her residence. Together, they embark on a heartfelt journey filled with discovery and love.

The initial signs of this strange contagion manifest as overwhelming emotional distress—people find themselves uncontrollably crying, soon followed by the shocking loss of their sense of smell. A symphony of irrational fears and anxieties takes hold as individuals grapple with their diminishing abilities. The pursuit of nourishment transforms into an arduous challenge when taste buds start to fade, giving way to an insatiable hunger that threatens to engulf humanity. In this trying time, Michael and his fellow chefs strive to create culinary wonders for those whose senses have been muted.

As the crisis escalates, the world is enveloped in silence as the sense of hearing vanishes, provoking an outburst of rage and chaos. Michael, unfortunately, becomes the first to suffer from this sensory loss, erupting into an angry tirade that sends Susan fleeing in terror. However, shortly after, Susan also finds her hearing compromised. Despite her scientific knowledge of the illness, she cannot bring herself to face Michael again.

Amidst this harrowing reality, humanity struggles to adapt and survive. Then, in an unexpected turn of events, a wave of euphoric joy washes over the world. Susan, with a newfound clarity, recognizes that she has not only forgiven Michael but still deeply loves him. Fueled by urgency, she rushes to his restaurant. In a powerful moment of reunion, the two find one another just as the world succumbs to a profound darkness. Their embrace stands as a beacon of hope in a now unrecognizable world, one forever cloaked in shadow.