Terrorism and ultra-violence plague a once powerful society, whose only escape is to numb itself on flashback: a euphoric yet cripplingly addictive regression drug. AMERICA, 2036: A WASTELAND IN RUIN. Alone and in despair, he has hit rock bottom. Ex-cop and addict Nick Bottom has seen flashback take his badge, his reputation and the love of his son. Billionaire magnate Hiroshi Nakamura needs his services, and, in particular, his memories. Nick is about to receive a proposition. 2012