Based on a remarkable true story, Ben Lewin's poignant drama explores the profound journey of a man determined to experience intimacy for the first time. John Hawkes delivers a transformative performance as Mark O'Brien, a poet and journalist who has lived most of his life in an iron lung due to polio. Approaching middle age and yearning for a sexual connection he has never known, Mark embarks on a courageous quest with the blessing of his unconventional priest, played by William H. Macy. He seeks out the guidance of Helen Hunt as Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate who approaches their sessions with a unique blend of therapeutic skill and compassionate humanity. This emotionally resonant film navigates the delicate, often humorous, and deeply moving territory of human connection, vulnerability, and the discovery of one's own body. It is a celebration of life, dignity, and the unexpected relationships that help us uncover our most authentic selves.
