Movie·2025·0h 29m

The Common Courtesy

You lived and that is no easy task

Directed By

Chris Pocchia

Country

United States of America

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The Story

After inadvertently drinking himself to death, Gabriel, a downtrodden recent college graduate, is presented with one final conversation with The Guide before he moves on. As the two discuss and recall key moments from Gabriel’s life, they share a growing, but transient bond all while Gabriel finds a peace with his end and an appreciation for the life he has lived.

Written By

Victor Polizu

Cinematography

Marli Dorn

Editor

Ethan Sommer

Themes

afterlifeforgivenessredemptionalcoholismflashbackblack and whitetranscendencedeathexistentialismacceptanceself reflectionspiritual guide

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