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Key Features:
Grief, Time travel, Moral dilemma, Family drama, Loss, Regret, Impossible choice, Science fiction, Technological ethics, Consequences, Parenting, Existentialism
Tone:
serious, dramatic
Target Audience:
Sci-fi enthusiasts, Drama lovers, Thoughtful viewers, Fans of indie film
Emotional Arc:
Grief → Dilemma → Acceptance

Aporia

2023-08-11
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Since losing her husband, Sophie has struggled to manage grief, a full-time job, and parenting her devastated daughter, but when a former physicist reveals a secret time-bending machine, Sophie will be faced with an impossible choice.

Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Cast
Judy Greer, Edi Gathegi, Payman Maadi, Faithe Herman, Whitney Morgan Cox, Rachel Paulson, Lisa Linke, Adam O, Dionne Audain, Veda Cienfuegos
Crew
Jared Moshé, Jared Moshé
Rating
6.135(96 votes)
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4.9

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Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.



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