The Theory of Flight
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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.
Released | Jan 22, 1999 |
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Runtime | 1h 41min |
Genre | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
Actor | Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones |
Director | Paul Greengrass |
Production | BBC Film |