The Theory of Flight
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.
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The Theory of Flight
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 22, 1999
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
User Score
62%
Original Title
The Theory of Flight
Production Companies
BBC Film, Distant Horizon
Director
Paul Greengrass
Description
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.