The City of Gold and Lead

In a post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by the mysterious, colossal Tripods, young Will Parker and his friends, Henry and Fritz, embark on a perilous mission to infiltrate the aliens' most impenetrable stronghold: the City of Gold and Lead. Having escaped the mind-controlling 'Capping' ritual of the Tripods, they volunteer for a reconnaissance mission, disguised as enslaved humans brought to serve the Masters. Their journey takes them into a world of alien grandeur and unsettling strangeness, where they witness the Tripods' advanced technology and discover the chilling truth behind their reign. Living a dual life, they must maintain their human identity while enduring the Masters' bizarre customs and the city's toxic atmosphere. The boys uncover the Tripods' ultimate intentions for humanity and the horrifying fate that awaits a subjugated Earth, forcing them to confront unimaginable dangers and make choices that could determine the future of their world.