The Theory of Flight (1999)

01/22/1999 (GB) • 1h 41m

Drama, Comedy, Romance

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

wheelchair

flight

friends

disease

dying

motor neuron disease

behinderung

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