The film is about Phil, a divorced dentist and father (of a daughter with whom he doesn't know how to communicate), who's going through an existential crisis. After a suicide attempt he doesn't have the guts to carry out, he meets a patient - Michael - who has a positive and enthusiastic take on life, gives him advice on how to overcome problems, talks fondly of his adventure in Greece with his friend Spyros, and has what could be called an ideal life: money, a beautiful and passionate wife, and a great daughter.
Phil starts stalking him from afar, trying to learn what the secret of a perfect life is. And on one of those occasions Michael - who believes he's alone - hangs himself. Finding out why Michael did it turns into an obsession to Phil and he introduces himself as Spyros to the widow, in an attempt to discover what drove Michael to throw such a good life away. We'll soon know whether he'll find what he's looking for or further aggravate his own personal problems.
It's a curious story, a light drama with hints of comedy and a solid effort by Greg Kinear in his directorial debut. Emily Mortimer is great in the role of Alicia, Michael's widow. Check it out.
