Walls of Shadows (2014 Film)

Walls of Shadows is a 2014 epic sci-fi fantasy film directed by Matt Reeves and based on the second volume of Douglas Curry's novel The Source. It is the second installment in The Source film series, preceded by Arcadia (2012) and concluding with The Return of Genesis (2016).

Walls of Shadows pick up directly after the events of Arcadia. The story dives deeper into the society of the Kingdom of Tera, their goals, beliefs, and alliances, as well as continuing Levan's story to put an end to the Kingdom's threat on the world as well as another Arcadia. Walls of Shadows also introduces the Orcs, who were first mentioned in Arcadia. They are shown as large, bald, ogre-like beasts who are in a constant rivaling with the Elves.

The film follows a linear series of episodes that differ from Arcadia. The film centers on both Levan and a troubled Teran Elve known as "the Chosen".

Plot
The film begins on Beyonder, the capital of the Kingdom of Tera. The former Supreme Commander of the Fleet of Retrieval, Commander Harwin (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), is being tried before the High Council for his failure to protect Arcadia. Despite his insistence that the Ancient Ones hampered his abilities, the Hierarchs who lead the council, the High Wises of Knowledge (Hugo Weaving), Retribution (Christopher Lee), and Peace (Benedict Cumberbatch), deem him guilty of failing to protect the Sacred Ring. 'Harwin is then stripped of his rank and branded with the Mark of Shame by Ulik (Robert Maillet), the Chieftain of the Brutes.