Summary:The film takes place in the mind of an American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of WWI; a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, Joe Bonham discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him trappedThe film takes place in the mind of an American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of WWI; a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, Joe Bonham discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him trapped forever within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code, he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war. The film explores the interplay between science, medicine, religion, and politics. (Truly Indie)…Expand
I saw this years ago at the Shattuck (in SF) and I still remember just sitting there numb afterwards. Don't get me wrong it's not some commercial hit, just a great performance and story that stays with you, more of an emotional hit (for the audience). Ben McKenzie was truly AMAZING in thisI saw this years ago at the Shattuck (in SF) and I still remember just sitting there numb afterwards. Don't get me wrong it's not some commercial hit, just a great performance and story that stays with you, more of an emotional hit (for the audience). Ben McKenzie was truly AMAZING in this and I'm not a Batman fan just a big movie goer/buff. Not for everyone but if you love art films this one will stick with you for a long time. If you're a McKenzie fan it's a MUST. I just wish he'd do more movies.…Expand
