
19 Jun 1998

The Celebration
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a shocking secret.
"In a certain state it is indecent to live longer." -Friedrich Nietzsche
After struggling with years of severe depression, Mark has decided that today is the day to end his misery. There seems to be no moral or spiritual philosophy that can bring about Mark's salvation and convince him that suicide is not the most pragmatic choice to make. Driven by this cold, hard logic he decides to cut himself off from those around him and end his life, but no matter how he tries to accomplish his task, life frustratingly impedes his goal. Throughout his journey, many would-be saviors attempt to convince him that life does in fact have meaning and is worth living. Can any of them get through to Mark and change his mind?
Mark James
Tim James
Church Extra
Surgical Nurse Practitioner
Driver
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Mugger 1
Bicyclist
Driver
Manager's Father
Park Extra
Park Extra
Church Extra
Brewery Extra
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