Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

2002 · 111 min · DA · 6.4 (79 votes)
Dir. Lone Scherfig · Starring Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay, Mads Mikkelsen, Julia Davis · Music Joachim Holbek

Meet a man dying to live

ComedyDramaRomance

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

VIBE

A darkly funny and surprisingly tender look at life's struggles. It balances profound sadness with moments of unexpected joy, creating a unique, offbeat experience that feels both deeply human and refreshingly original.

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