The Truckman

John is a plumber, who has a turbulent relationship with his son Deacon who blames him for his mother's death. They live in a world where there is drought due to climate change. Therefore, they leave the city and escape into the flourishing forests where there are more natural resources. They belong to a group of people called the Outsiders, people who are marginalized by society and not given water by the government. So they travel in the wilderness in search of water.

The father and son find some water and travel back to the campsite in their truck. Whilst on their way, the Archetypes, who are a religious cult that rebelled against the government, see them with the tanks of water and follow them to the campsite to steal the tanks.

When John and Deacon arrive at the camp, they are welcomed by the others: Yi-Fei, Rick, Lily, and also by Deacon's wife called Rebecca who is pregnant and due to give birth. John and Rick discuss a plan of action to find more water for the coming days. Rebecca stands up and her water breaks. Rebecca calls for Yi-Fei for help, who aids her give birth in a tent. She delivers a baby girl, and John compliments Deacon. Deacon is triggered and argues with his father about fatherhood.

As John leaves the tent, he finds Rick dead on the floor. The Archetypes ambush the campsite and attack them all. Yi-Fei and Rebecca die, whilst Lily runs away. Deacon gets badly injured. John takes the newborn and Deacon away in the car.

Before he dies, Deacon expresses his gratitude and love toward John. He names the newborn "Hope". John buries his son and looks after Hope.