Low budget and small scale, the questions and observations at the heart of David Lowery‘s “A Ghost Story” are much bigger than you might expect. Starring Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck, this story of love, loss, and grief, also ponders human existence and where we ultimately land in the grand cosmic plan.
That latter theme is best expressed in a show-stopping, mid-film monologue by musician/actor Will Oldham (who you might also know as Bonnie “Prince” Billy). In this exclusive clip, we see a segment of the speech, which pontificates on the idea of legacy, and how in reality, nothing ever lasts. An extra featurette goes deeper into this speech, and how it reorients the film for its mind-expanding second half. Here’s the official synopsis:
With A Ghost Story, acclaimed director David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon) returns with a singular exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection. Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost (Academy Award-winner Casey Affleck) returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife (Academy Award-nominee Rooney Mara), only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away. Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting life’s ineffable questions and the enormity of existence. An unforgettable meditation on love and grief, A Ghost Story emerges ecstatic and surreal—a wholly-unique experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
“A Ghost Story” is now playing nationwide. Don’t miss it.