A documentary about the resonating effects of losing a loved one in war. The story follows director Chris Johnson on an odyssey of discovery as he sets out to connect with his late Great Uncle, Royal A. Stratton, a 22 year old rescue pilot who died saving the lives of 9 airmen in the South Pacific during WWII. Johnson's journey leads him to the sole surviving member of Royal's crew and the surviving members of the 4th Emergency Rescue Squadron. It is from these heroic service men that he learns of the dangerous missions that carried them unarmed into the path of the enemy. In an effort to understand his Great Uncle's experience, Johnson reaches out to the proprietors of the New Castle, Pennsylvania airfield where Royal learned to fly. There he embarks upon his own flight training with the goal of piloting a restored WWII PBY. Along the way, he encounters a 100 year old pilot who recounts the history of the airfield, the evolution of aviation over the past century and the passion that ... Written by Johnson, Christopher (IV)
Drowning in debt, unemployed boxer Jorge is on the verge of losing his young son and his Brazilian wife. He is one of shocking amounts of Portuguese families and companies unable to repay their loans in the time of European troika bailout measures. Jorge needs to pay off his debts and convince his unhappy wife to not leave Portugal to make a living. Due to his intimidating physique, Jorge must reluctantly accept a job with a collection agency which drags him into a world of violence and crime...
Matt and Kate buy an isolated house. While moving, they discover a strange room that grants them an unlimited number of material wishes. But, since Kate has had two miscarriages, what they miss the most is a child.
Laura is spending a few days at her beach house to supervise the construction of a barbecue shed. One afternoon, she seduces the chief builder, who never returns. Over the following days, the builders continually invade her home – until Laura grows ferocious.
A story of enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. The film follows their relationship from the early days in Greece, a time of ‘free love’ and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.