This documentary by filmmaker Jessica Yu ("In The Realms Of The Unreal") is very hard to describe. On the basic level, it presents four men who tell their tales. There is a homosexual, Christian minister; a Hispanic bank robber; a weakling who becomes a martial artist; and a German terrorist. The facts and events of these stories are completely different. However, all these men experienced the same journey. It is a progression down a dark path that they do not realize that they are taking. We see each of their milestones as the film moves along, highlighted by puppets acting out scenes from Euripides. The marionettes also present scenes from the narratives, such as when one of the men is abused by his father. It is a compelling film and each of the protagonists are excellent storytellers.
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