In a dystopian future where the oil industry has collapsed, food supplies have vanished, and cancer rates among women have soared, drastically reducing their numbers, Wes Keller navigates a harsh world. In this brutal setting, biofuel, batteries, bullets, and even people serve as currency, while marauders roam unchecked. Wes seeks to escape to “Plutopia,” a legendary realm powered by cold fusion that might only exist in his imagination. “Downstream” offers a glimpse into a near future, chronicling the journey of a young man—representative of every son—who bears the consequences of a decadent society.