The Eighth Day (1996)
Georges, a man with Down syndrome, escapes from a mental institution, feeling abandoned as everyone else reunites with their families. Meanwhile, Harry, a successful businessman...
MOVIE
Georges, a man with Down syndrome, escapes from a mental institution, feeling abandoned as everyone else reunites with their families. Meanwhile, Harry, a successful businessman, grapples with the fallout of his broken marriage and forgotten children, who arrive for a visit he completely overlooks. An encounter with Georges disrupts Harry’s lonely existence, as he initially tries to shake off the persistent young man. However, their bond grows unexpectedly, transforming Harry’s life and perspective, leading him to rediscover joy and connection in a world he had shut out.
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
Belgium, France, United Kingdom
