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The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty

199514mAnna Reeves
IMDb 5.2

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A journey through the life of Fergus McLafferty. Fergus needs a role model. He chooses a fish with four legs - an axolotl. This inbred freak of nature becomes a metaphor for Fergus' life. The Imploding Self traces Fergus's emotional turning points as he identifies more and more with is axolotl. A lonely, obsessive child turns into a lonely adult, out of touch of reality. As Fergus's mind and body decay, a psychological metamorphosis appears to become a physical reality - or has our reality become his?

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What is The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty (1995) about?

A journey through the life of Fergus McLafferty. Fergus needs a role model. He chooses a fish with four legs - an axolotl. This inbred freak of nature becomes a metaphor for Fergus' life. The Imploding Self traces Fergus's emotional turning points as he identifies more and more with is axolotl. A lonely, obsessive child turns into a lonely adult, out of touch of reality. As Fergus's mind and…

Who stars in The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty?

The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty stars Stephen Papps (Fergus), Adam Hutchings (Young Fergus), Mandy McMullin (Mother), Kate Miles (Lucy), Patrick Smith (Dr. Pickeltheeps). The film was directed by Anna Reeves.

How long is The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty?

The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 1995.

Is The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty worth watching?

The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10.

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