Set in a frightening future where people must stay indoors after sunset because the air outside carries a deadly virus, the film follows a mysterious app that allows people to hire others to fulfil their wishes or experience things on their behalf. The app takes advantage of people's emotions and personal needs, drawing them into strange and disturbing situations that reveal the darker side of human nature.
Aladdin Mostafa is an Egyptian filmmaker who worked as an assistant director for eight years on feature films and television series. He has directed five award-winning short films. The Black Sea is his debut feature film.