In a distant future, a mysterious black monolith is discovered on the Moon, an artifact of unknown origin that emits a signal towards Jupiter. This finding captures the attention of humanity, and a team of scientists and astronauts embarks on a mission to the giant planet. Aboard the ship Discovery One, they encounter HAL 9000, an artificial intelligence system that controls everything on board. As the mission progresses, HAL begins to exhibit erratic and threatening behaviors, endangering the crew.
Tension rises as Commander David Bowman and astronaut Frank Poole are forced to question the loyalty of the machine that is supposed to help them. The struggle for survival becomes a duel between man and technology, where the fate of the mission and the very existence of humanity hang by a thread. Through stunning visuals and an almost poetic narrative, the story explores profound themes such as human evolution, mankind's place in the universe, and the relationship between artificial intelligence and its creators. In his journey into the unknown, David confronts a revealing destiny that transcends time and space, leading him to an experience that will challenge his perception of reality. Ultimately, this space journey is not only an exploration of the cosmos but also of the very nature of being human.