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Joel, the film’s protagonist, resides in an underground shelter for seven years, managing the kitchen and often feeling out of place. He longs for his girlfriend Amy, who is in a different colony. Their relationship is strained by distance and the terrible reality of their new world. When Joel learns about a friend being captured by the monsters, despite his fear, he launches into action but confronts his paralyzing dread when confronted by a mutant ant. This incident serves as a catalyst for Joel's transformation.