1) The opening scene is set in a cafe in London in the year 2027 where people are watching news of the death of the youngest child in the world, Diego Ricardo. 2) An explosion then occurs in the cafe, with a woman screaming and holding her injured arm as she exits, showing the dreary and dangerous future world. 3) Symbols of a declining society are shown, such as dirty streets, outdated technology, and a man drinking alcohol in the morning, establishing the dystopian setting and negative portrayal of the future.