The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

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Release Date

1/22/1999

Runtime

101 mins

Overview

A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A gentle dramedy about two misfits, one who dreams of flying, one running out of time, that finds unexpected grace in their friendship. It balances genuine pathos with quirky humour as they help each other reach for what matters most.

Mood

BittersweetWhimsicalMelancholic

Themes

MortalityFriendshipLoveFreedom

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Two-hander

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