A man sets a small town on its ear by announcing that he plans to kill himself in this allegory that, while often touching, is too vague to have much impact.
Julian Po (Christian Slater) is a 30-year-old bookkeeper on a trip to see the sea. On vacation, he attempts to record an audio journal, but finds he doesn't know what to record. His car breaks down and he walks to a remote small town, where he takes a room. Julian immediately arouses the
suspicions of the locals, who aren't used to seeing strangers. (He is the only person at the hotel.) The next day, unable to get a ride out of town, he decides he may as well stay a few days. Suspecting he has some nefario...
Released:
1997
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
84 mins