The Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

The story of one man's search for himself.

PG-13 1984 · 129 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Romance

An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.

Directed by John Byrum · Written by John Byrum

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