The Why

The Why

in the absence of love, in the absence of hate, in the absence of reason...

2009

Drama

The why is an experiential meditation on death, on loves lost, the duality of mind, and ultimately the nature of attachment and memory turned obsession.

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Production

Robotic Indifference

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Megan Lane

Megan Lane

Lula

Anthony Pedone

Anthony Pedone

Derek

Mallory Carrick

Nazi

Niko Red Star

Boyo

Kelly Pedone

Sadie

Daniel Dasent

Daniel Dasent

Little Joe

Aria Cochran

Dais

Mike Perriquey

Freddie

Sierra Granger

Kangaroo Kate / the captive

Sky Azure Van Vliet

Sky Azure Van Vliet

Ballerina

Kevin O'Coffey

Shadow self

Attis Pedone

Young derek

Ron Weisberg

Sweat Pea

Mike Rembis

Inspector

Eli Higgins

Rapist

Stephen Floyd

Gerald / Crazy Cowboy

Orion Gallagher

Bezerker womb room patron

Michael Ferstenfeld

Womb room patron

Christine Flores

Girl Moth (as Christine Cheney)

Pat Freeman

Bum

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