Illusion

A quiet, reflective drama that drifts between memory and imagination, asking you to sit with regret and longing rather than spectacle.

Directed by

Michael A. Goorjian

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Kirk Douglas, Michael A. Goorjian, Karen Tucker

Tagline

The only person who could change the story of his life...was the father he never knew.

Overview

A once-powerful, but now ailing movie director nears the end of his life. As he awaits death, he slips into a "dream" and is shown three "snippets" of the movie of his son's life. At first suspicious, then curious, and ultimately captivated, he watches his son's growth from mid-teens to mid-thirties as the son pursues his life-long love, Isabelle. The two constants through these snippets are his pursuit of Isabelle and the imagined voice of his father, telling him that he is worthless and unwanted. It is not until the story reaches its conclusion, that the old man discovers the surprising truth about his son and himself.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, love, identity, grief

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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