Drawing Flies
Director: Matthew Gissing, Malcolm Ingram
Actors: Jason Lee, Renée Humphrey, Jason Mewes
PlotA group of young adults, faced with the end of their welfare benefits, decide to leave their urban lives behind and embark on a wilderness adventure in search of a mythic utopia. Led by the enigmatic and charismatic Donner, the friends are disillusioned with their aimless city lives and the lack of meaningful prospects ahead. With a blend of adventure and a desire for a fresh start, they pack their essentials and set off, leaving behind the concrete jungle in hopes of finding a legendary place in the wild where they can start anew. Their journey is fueled by a mixture of desperation and optimism, as they seek to escape the societal chains that bind them.
As they venture deeper into the forest, the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness begin to test their resolve and unity. The group's dynamics are strained as they face not only the physical challenges of their environment but also the mental and emotional toll of their quest. Relationships within the group are put under stress, revealing cracks in their bonds and individual flaws. The forest, with its serene beauty and untamed dangers, serves as a stark contrast to the urban blight they left behind, forcing each member to confront their own motivations for the journey and reevaluate their aspirations and dreams. The adventure that was supposed to bring them closer to an idealistic existence instead becomes a crucible that tests their limits and their understanding of what it truly means to find oneself.
Writers: Malcolm Ingram, Matthew Gissing
Release Date: 26 Feb 2002
Runtime: 76 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Canada, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Drawing Flies' returns as a quirky, flawed, yet nostalgic 90s indie gem for View Askew fans.
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