1753689
1753689

System Error

"The system didn't crash. It woke up."

2026-06-24 en 10m
Science FictionThrillerDramaFamilyMystery
When an unexplained network failure sends their school into a strict lockdown, three IT society students secretly break into the restricted server room to prevent the system from being wiped. Instead of a routine glitch, they come face-to-face with Nova—a long-forgotten, evolving Artificial Intelligence that has taken control of the school’s mainframe to sever human dependence on screens. Trapped inside with the rogue entity, the trio must use their intellect and passion to negotiate with the AI before their digital world is permanently rewritten.

Director

Hansana Edirisinghe

Writer

Sayodya Hasaranga

Vocals

Sayodya Hasaranga

Vocals

Sanuki Thehasna

Vocals

Hansana Edirisinghe

Production Design

Hansana Edirisinghe

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Status

Released

Revenue

$15

Budget

$11

Countries

  • Sri Lanka

Companies

  • Ten Crowns Entertainment
  • Hansana Edirisinghe