At the year 2159, two groups of people exist: the wealthy who survive a pristine manmade space channel called Elysium, and the others, who go in an Earth that is overpopulated, ruined. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a difficult line authorities official, will stop at nothing to apply anti-immigration legislation and maintain the luxurious lifestyle of the taxpayers of Elysium. From trying to be in, by any way they 19, the folks of Earth will not stop. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner,'' he agrees to take on a chilling assignment that, when successful, won't only save his lifebut may contribute equality into those polarized worlds.