Gates of Heaven
“Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.”
Documentary
A showcase of workers in the animal burial industry while dealing with heavier existential questions regarding mortality and the afterlife. Floyd 'Mac' McClure believes that a graceful burial is as important for pets as it is for people; he chronicles his struggles to keep his niche business afloat, and interviews several of his associates and one of his competitors, the manager of a rendering plant.
VIBE
A quiet, reflective journey into the lives of those who tend to the final resting places of beloved pets. It's a gentle exploration of love, loss, and the enduring human need to remember.
melancholicwistfulcontemplativegentleslow-burnobservational documentarycharacter studyslice-of-lifemortalitygriefhumanitymemory
petpet cemeterynapa valley
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