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The Secret Life of Algernon

A peculiar elderly man, obsessed with mortality and the dark, is shaken to his core when his terminally ill friend appears at his doorstep, prompting him to reexamine his existence.

In this film, a peculiar old man, Algernon, spends his days conversing with a porcelain cat and crafting items from bones, including boiling a neighbor's deceased dog for its remains. His life takes an unexpected turn when an ailing friend visits, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome. A mysterious woman claiming to be fascinated by Algernon's ancestor, an Egyptologist, feigns romantic interest in him, but he nearly falls prey to her deception.

Info about The Secret Life of Algernon

Studio(s): Phare-Est Productions, Marano Productions Inc.

Originally Released: United States, Nov 15, 1997

Production Countries: United Kingdom, Canada

Genres:Comedy, Drama