The Substance of Things Hoped For

2006
1h 45m

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6.6/10

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After the death of her closest two friends, young Daphne Lessing suffers a loss of faith, then a lapse in memory. Confronted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a pregnancy she neither pla... Read allAfter the death of her closest two friends, young Daphne Lessing suffers a loss of faith, then a lapse in memory. Confronted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a pregnancy she neither planned nor is able to explain, Daphne is forced into a terrible choice: lose her child or lo... Read allAfter the death of her closest two friends, young Daphne Lessing suffers a loss of faith, then a lapse in memory. Confronted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a pregnancy she neither planned nor is able to explain, Daphne is forced into a terrible choice: lose her child or lose her mind. "The Substance of Things Hoped For" traces Daphne's desperate search for the ... Read all

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9AtTheMovies52

A wonderful indie film!!

Holy cow! This is such a good film! I stumbled upon it, watched the trailer, and thought why not. Oh my goodness I'm glad I decided to check this film out! Loved it from beginning to end! It really makes you stop and think about things. I don't want to give spoilers. But this one gets a big thumbs up for me! Congratulations to all involved with this terrific movie!

8BigHarvey

A beautiful and enigmatic story

This is a beautiful and enigmatic story that possesses the sort of melancholy one expects from a Terrance Malick film. It deals with a young woman struggles with identity and meaning as she is faced with a difficult life-changing decision. Enjoyable performances from Ray Wise and Vanessa Lengies combined with its simple yet intriguing narrative holds your attention to the very end.

8robinhoodinmoscow

Brilliant and eye-opening

I was just so intrigued by the title and just gave it a try. The Substance of Things Hoped For did not disappoint. It's a subtle indie film tackling the issue of mental health in an unusual and thought-provoking way. Greg Morgan will be one filmmaker to follow.

9EAreviews

Fascinating Journey of the Mind

I loved the suspense in this movie from beginning to end! Really makes your mind wonder about the crossovers between science and religion and all the possibilities in between. Free your thoughts to let the light shine through. Quite a delight of a movie. Well done!

8williamgway

Sensitive and well told

A well told story that deals with the sensitive topic of mental health. Well presented and done in a productive way. Enjoyed and worth a watch.

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Micheal: I say this to you because you're a rational person... you believe that everything can be explained...
Micheal: But, Daphne, you have to consider that in this infinite universe there are some things that cannot be explained... not in your lifetime... not in a thousand lifetimes.