The Dead End (2016)
When illusions become reality
Maya, a film star, a diva, has reached a personal deadlock in life. She has seen it all done it all but a black hole of emptiness engulfs her entire being. She tries to commit suicide but ends up alive and caught in a strange but beautiful journey, which oscillates between reality and fantasy. On this wonderland trip she meets different characters, who enhance her outlook, give variety to her experience and make this external exploration trip a journey of self-discovery. First she meets a living man who believes he is dead due to suffering from Cotard delusion, then a religious man who is sure about the superiority of his way, and an outlaw claiming to know the real truth. With the living man claiming to be dead she experiences a spectrum of previously unknown emotions and feelings. She puts her existence on stake to make this man alive again and discover new horizons.
Cast
- Saidah Jules - Maya
- Aditya Om - Manu
- Zachary Coffin - The Outlaw
- Narmadeshwar Dubey - Monk
- Shielly Shukla - Caretaker
Screenplay
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Urban Fantasy: Hidden Magic, Portal to the Enchanted World
Keywords
suicide, illusion, love, death, journey, sickness, reality, fantasy, cotard delusion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead End about?
- Maya, a film star, a diva, has reached a personal deadlock in life. She has seen it all done it all but a black hole of emptiness engulfs her entire being. She tries to commit suicide but ends up alive and caught in a strange but beautiful journey, which oscillates between reality and fantasy. On this wonderland trip she meets different characters, who enhance her outlook, give variety to her experience and make this external exploration trip a journey of self-discovery. First she meets a living man who believes he is dead due to suffering from Cotard delusion, then a religious man who is sure about the superiority of his way, and an outlaw claiming to know the real truth. With the living man claiming to be dead she experiences a spectrum of previously unknown emotions and feelings. She puts her existence on stake to make this man alive again and discover new horizons.
- Who directed The Dead End?
- The Dead End was directed by Aditya Om.
- Who stars in The Dead End?
- The Dead End stars Saidah Jules, Aditya Om, Zachary Coffin, Narmadeshwar Dubey, Shielly Shukla.
- How long is The Dead End?
- The Dead End has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead End?
- The Dead End is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery film.
- What are the themes of The Dead End?
- The themes of The Dead End include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Urban Fantasy: Hidden Magic, Portal to the Enchanted World.