In the midst of a pandemic an actor who has built his fame on controversy must pass a series of tests in an audition in order to keep those around him alive. As events escalate the actor must confront his past, overcome his present, and answer the most pressing question about this game - Why? A UK-HK co-production shot across the globe, LOCKDOWN is Phone Booth for a new generation, an international suspense thriller telling a timeless story about this moment in time.