The Pallbearer

In this compelling drama, aspiring architect Tom Thompson's life takes an unexpected turn when he receives devastating news: his best friend, a man he has never met, has taken his own life. Unconvinced and intrigued by the strange circumstances surrounding this supposed acquaintance, Tom finds himself attending the eulogy at Bill's funeral, only to be thrown into a complex web of relationships involving Ruth Abernathy, the enigmatic mother of "his" friend, and Julie DeMarco, his long-lost teenage crush. As Tom navigates this unfamiliar terrain, he is forced to confront past emotions and reconsider the connections he thought he knew in a tale that deftly explores themes of identity, desire, and the unforeseen twists life can take.