Force of Destiny (2015)
Año de lanzamiento: 2015
Nación: Australia
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Director: Paul Cox
Writer: Paul Cox
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Palabras clave: biography, cancer treatment, spirituality
Historia
Force of Destiny follows Alex (David Wenham), a renowned film director diagnosed with liver cancer, as he waits for a life-saving transplant. While battling his deteriorating health, Alex experiences a profound spiritual journey, learning to let go of his past and embracing the present with renewed love and hope. Throughout his ordeal, Alex forms deep connections with those around him, including his devoted wife Marsha (Jacqueline McKenzie), his estranged son Daniel (Leeanna Walsman), and other patients at the hospital. The story is inspired by director Paul Cox's personal experiences and his book 'Tales From the Cancer Ward'.
Resumen
Force of Destiny is a poignant Australian drama that explores themes of love, courage, sacrifice, and survival in the face of terminal illness. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Cox himself a cancer survivor the film draws from Cox's own experiences with liver cancer and his subsequent spiritual journey towards acceptance and renewal. The narrative revolves around Alex, a respected director whose life is upended by his diagnosis, as he navigates the transplant waiting list and confronts his own mortality. Through intimate storytelling, Force of Destiny offers an emotional journey that celebrates the power of love, hope, and human connection in overcoming adversity.
