The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

1999 · 101 min · EN · R · 6.2 (39 votes)
Dir. Paul Greengrass · Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird, Ray Stevenson, Ruth Jones · Music Rolfe Kent
DramaComedyRomance

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.

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A poignant, yet surprisingly funny, look at life's big questions. It’s a film that embraces both the absurdity and the beauty of human connection, leaving you with a bittersweet ache and a renewed appreciation for the present.

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