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Quake is a thrilling drama in twelve interweaving short parts. The story is inspired by the remarkable digital revolution in humanitarian efforts and the anonymous philanthropy of a global community.

It begins with with the first part, Trapped Man – listen while watching graphic novel style visuals.

Search and Rescue is the final piece in the puzzle. The other ten parts can be experienced in any order.

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Trapped Man

Rafi Mendiz is visiting family in Ximao when disaster strikes.

Now watch the next parts of the story in any order...

  • Crista has just received a worrying text from her grandfather. It鈥檚 time to wake mum.

  • Italian barman, Fabio is desperate to get away and it鈥檚 not just the earthquake that he鈥檚 afraid of.

  • Home-grown international pop singer Aura is about to fly in for a concert when an aftershock destroys the runway.

  • The digital volunteers are overwhelmed by SMS messages coming out of the earthquake zone when a little boy walks in, wanting to help.

  • The earthquake brings unexpected opportunities for Yolo who has a score to settle.

  • Thousands of miles away, Claire鈥檚 plans for the evening are just about to change.

  • Frantic but safe, Maria hasn't heard from her brother in months and has no idea where he is. She鈥檚 got his number but he鈥檚 not answering.

  • Trapped and waiting to be rescued, Lady and Frankie bravely continue to broadcast Lifeline.

  • Brandon鈥檚 afternoon with Snark and Keller is unexpectedly cut short as the stakes are raised.

  • With a chemical cloud in the sky, can Rossy鈥檚 experience flying the hospital drone help?

Search & Rescue

Thandok leads a team searching for survivors. Will the trapped man escape?

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