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"Babylon A.D." is a science fiction film released in 2008, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and starring Vin Diesel. The movie is set in a dystopian future and follows the story of Toorop (played by Diesel), a mercenary living in Eastern Europe. The plot of "Babylon A.D." revolves around Toorop being hired by a Russian mobster named Gorsky to transport a young woman, Aurora (played by Mélanie Thierry), from a convent in Kazakhstan to New York City. Toorop is skeptical at first but accepts the job due to the promise of a new life in America. Aurora, who has been raised by a nun named Sister Rebeka (played by Michelle Yeoh), possesses unusual and mysterious abilities, including enhanced intelligence and an ability to foresee the future. As Toorop, Aurora, and Sister Rebeka travel across the treacherous landscape of the future world, they face numerous challenges and threats. Throughout the journey, it is revealed that Aurora is the carrier of an organism that a religious cult wants to use to produce a genetically modified Messiah. The plot thickens as Toorop realizes that there is more to Aurora's story than meets the eye, including a connection to the High Priestess of the cult. As they make their way to New York, battling various adversaries and overcoming obstacles, Toorop grows increasingly protective of Aurora. The film culminates in a series of revelations and confrontations that challenge Toorop's perceptions and force him to make difficult choices about his future and Aurora's. "Babylon A.D." is a mix of action, science fiction, and drama, with themes of faith, destiny, and the corrupting influence of power. The movie was met with mixed reviews, with some praising its visuals and action sequences, while others criticized its narrative and pacing.