The Why

The Why

in the absence of love, in the absence of hate, in the absence of reason...

2009 · Drama

The why is an experiential meditation on death, on loves lost, the duality of mind, and ultimately the nature of attachment and memory turned obsession.

Directed by Eli Higgins · Written by Anthony Pedone

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