The Last Word

"A romantic comedy where opposites distract."

Apr 30 2010 R 1h 30m
Drama, Romance

An odd-but-gifted poet, Evan Merck makes his living writing suicide notes for the soon-to-be departed. So when he meets Charlotte, the free-spirited sister of his latest client, Evan has no choice but to lie about his relationship to her late, lamented brother.

Plot

Evan keeps to himself, almost without affect. He's 30, a former foster child, living alone, writing suicide notes for people. He attends a client's funeral and meets Charlotte, the client's sister. She pursues Evan; he's silent about his real work and invents a friendship with the brother. About the same time, Evan starts working with Abel, a new client, a composer of phone-waiting music who's depressed. Evan confides in Abel about Charlotte as she begins to draw him out. Crises await the self-contained Evan: his relationship with Charlotte is based on a lie, and his incipient friendship with Abel is headed toward suicide. Are more dead ends ahead?

Written by

Geoffrey Haley

Directed by

Geoffrey Haley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Dreamz, Deviant Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
3,322
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA