Have you ever thought about
how the world would be a better place to live
if we only had half the population at a time?
Let me introduce you to the Odd/Even system.
Our final solution to overpopulation
and lack of resources.
These are "Odd" citizens.
They have an "Odd" year mark on their body
and stay active in the odd-numbered years.
They check into "The Capsule" to hibernate in even-numbered years,
while "Even" citizens wake up from "The Capsule"
and resume their normal life.
[Chinese System Broadcast]
[Spanish System Broadcast]
Attention. All "Odd" citizens. Staff: Good Odd day!
Please check in at "The Capsule" within 1 hour. Staff: Good Odd day!
Glad to be at your service this year.
See you in 2045.
[French System Broadcast]
It's okay, Boba.
We're making the right decision!
I know, I know.
I'm scared, too.
[Theater Audience Applause]
Can you believe how well that went?
I'm so proud of you, Renée.
People love you!
No, Isaac, you were amazing.
I was so nervous when the
Ouch!
What's wrong?
My zipper...
Oh.
Babe, I thought you were coming out.
Hey, babe. Sorry.
I was chatting with Isaac.
I love these flowers.
[inhaler puff]
We'll still be together.
They'll have food there.
And a girlfriend.
Harry Petit and Boba the hamster
[Ruslting and squeaking]
No more heartbreak.
Renée Kang.
[Renée exhales]
Ah! Good Odd day, Renée!
My name is Ofelio.
Please have a seat.
Okay.
Change the waking period
from odd-numbered years to even-numbered.
Your date of birth and occupation, please.
February 14th, 2018.
Actress.
Woo! An artist!
I'm sending an E-pamphlet to your device.
It's a guideline on rebuilding your career
in even-numbered years.
No need to elaborate on your motivation.
However, it is my duty to inform you
that this decision will be irreversible.
Yes, I'm aware of that.
Oh, my God.
I love your necklace.
♪ Top of the morning ♪
[Renée hums with the TV show theme song]
Hmm, babe. TV host: Top of the morning!
Where did you get these macaroons? They're so good.
This is your host, Kaiden Lee. Andre: I didn't.
Maybe the Even resident accidentally
left it in the fridge? TV host: To celebrate the 10-
year anniversary of the Odd/Even system
TV host: Today we invited Renée: Yuck!
TV host: Dr. Debebe.
We should find better co-occupants.
TV host: who perfected the cryopreservation technique
[Andre snaps fingers] TV host: to make human hibernation possible!
TV host: Welcome, Doctor!
Nom nom, food waste! Doctor: Thank you for having me.
TV host: Please! Thank you for saving us.
TV host: Everyone owes you a big thank-you
for getting us out of hell
and gifting us the life we have right now
[Notification Sound] Shit, gotta go now.
Doctor: Well, I proposed the solution for overpopulation,
but the engineering team who designed the system.
Hold on.
I got you little something.
TV host: Definitely! And many people want to know the reason
Aww, you got me a hamster?
Baby girl., you know you can't take care of no pet.
I got you something better.
Doctor: I can't believe it's been 20 years now
Aww, I love it.
Look so good on you.
Promise you'll never take it off?
Never.
It's my lucky charm now.
Cool, cool, cool. No criminal record,
no outstanding debt, no minor children.
What else?
Ah!
Is there any pet coming with you?
No, I can't take care of a pet.
Aww.
Alright!
And...
No partners or family members is coming with you.
Woo, bold move!
I mean,
I'm sure a talented
young artist like you will do well there.
Ofelio: You might experience fatigue
Ofelio: or moodiness in the beginning of 2044
Ofelio: But you'll be in full of energy again in no time.
Renée: Ofelio,
Renée: May I ask you a question?
Sure.
Did you leave even-numbered years by yourself?
Oh...
I chose to come here
because my partner is actually an Odd citizen.
We fell in love through being pen pals.
Ofelio: How romantic, right?
Ofelio: But my family's better off in Even years.
Renée: What do you miss most on the other side?
Ofelio: My little brother.
Ofelio: I really wish I could watch him growing up
Ofelio: in person, you know?
Renée: Hmm...
Good Odd day, sir. May I help. You?
Good Odd day.
Is it possible to make an appointment now?
Name's Andre Wright.
Let me check our system.
Sorry, sir. It's the last night of the year,
so we're all booked.
Is there any way you can fit me in?
This is an emergency.
Sir, I'm sorry, but you'll need to come back in 2045.
The receptionist: All our officers-Please!
I need to change my waking period now.
She's not going to make it without me.
You're welcome to stay.
And see if there's an appointment ends earlier.
I might be able to squeeze you in,
but there's no guarantee.
Tracy the smart trash can: Overload, overload, overload.
Oh, Tracy, what's wrong?
Overload, overload, over-
[Tracy powering down]
Hey, babe.
Sorry, I didn't text you back.
You didn't go to the theater.
You went to a bar.
Yeah, I was with the crew.
You know, MacKenzie, our hair and makeup girl?
She got laid off. Can you believe that?
Producers hire some random guy from the Even years-
Andre: And that's more important than my feelings?
You know, I hate it when I come on me, right?
So why would you do that?
And why do you have to come home so late?
And now you're not answering my phone calls-
Mackenzie has been doing my hair for a really long time.
She's like family.
No!
[Glass bottle shattering]
I'm your family.
I'm so sorry, Renée. I didn't mean to.
You know you're my everything, right?
Hey, hey.
You're the only thing I care about, baby girl.
Don't leave me, alright?
Don't leave me alone.
Come here.
We did it, Boba!
[Hamster squeaking]
Oh, I think Mr. Cheng is available now.
Mr. Wright?
Please follow our employee.
Also, I need to remind you that due to the adjustment,
this will be the first time
you won't get a whole year to rest in "The Capsule."
One last step.
We need to change the year mark.
Renée, you sure you want to do this?
Remember, the decision is irreversible.
Where did you get that name?
I like the sound of it. Samantha!
But-[Notification Sound]
I didn't get the role.
It's Okay.
You're better than that role anyway, okay?
Bring it in! Bring it in!
You're fine. You're fine.
Andre said he'll come see me at the premiere.
Doesn't he work from home?
I'm sure he'll show up on time.
MacKenzie: He's a real one, huh?
Renée: Yeah, he has been supportive
Renée: since the beginning and-
I see him! He's here.
He's here.
[Theater Audience Appaluse]
Renée: Oh, my gosh. No!
Renée: The story is so embarrassing.
It was just so incredibly awkward
Renée: when I was with the directors and they kept giving me
Renée: these instructions and-
I was mortified definitely
So awkward-
Who was that? Isaac?
What are you doing?
That was Mackenzie.
Why did you do that?
I'm sorry.
Okay?
Overload, overload, over-
[Tracy powering down]
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I'm so sorry.
And I should've never done that, okay?
Employee: The York family.
[Baby cooing]
Andre.
What were you thinking?
I don't want this anymore.
You need me.
And I need you!
How are you gonna start a new life there all alone?
I can take care of myself.
I'm coming with you.
You know I will do anything for you, right?
And I swear I'll never-
I didn't change the waking period.
No, no, you can't- Renée: Good night, Andre.
It's time for me to sleep.
[Chinese System Broadcast]
I need to switch back...
Andre: Is there anyone in there?
Andre: Please! Anyone?
Renée: See you never.
[Spanish System Broadcast]
Attention. All Odd citizens.
Please check in at "The Capsule" within 30 minutes.
Glad to be at your service this year.
See you in 2045.