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The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

Jan 22, 1999 1h 41m
6.2
41 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title The Theory of Flight
Companies BBC Film, Distant Horizon
Countries South Africa, United Kingdom
Keywords wheelchair, flight, friends, disease, dying, motor neuron disease, behinderung