Swan Song
{5/5} “Either you decide that your wife would want this, which requires secrecy, or you decide that she wouldn’t and tell her you’re dying. Either way, you’re deciding for her.”
Swan Song, released in 2021
Cameron is very sick, but doesn’t want his wife and son to know. He even falls to the floor in the bathroom, but his wife is sleeping. He recalls meeting his wife on a train, when he inadvertently ate from her chocolate bar. He meets with Dr. Scott, to discuss creating a clone who will replace him when he dies. He has doubts, but she’s very convincing.
This movie may have flown under the radar, but you’ll want to stop everything and watch it today.
It’s a beautiful story, told beautifully.
Mahershala Ali is astonishing, playing two parts.
Stars Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, and Glenn Close. Directed by Benjamin Cleary (his first movie).