Franz Kafka is working on his Metamorphosis, but he's suffering from writer's block; he can't get off on the right track. While trying to decide what Gregor Samsa is going to wake up as, he is constantly interrupted by door-to-door salesmen, young women, and his own inexplicable hallucinations.
In a surreal, alternate reality, the perpetually unlucky Martin S. Darrow finds himself in a Kafkaesque nightmare, on the verge of suicide. However, just as he's about to jump, he's intercepted by a strange, ethereal figure who offers him a glimpse into what life would have been like if he had never been born. This bizarre journey forces Martin to confront his own existence and the impact he's had, however indirectly.
This independent film was a modest release that garnered some attention for its unique premise, blending elements of Frank Capra's classic with the absurdist and existential themes of Franz Kafka. It received a mixed but generally positive reception, appreciated for its creative vision and performances, though some found its tone occasionally uneven.
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Despite its title referencing Franz Kafka, the film is more of a dark, surreal homage to 'It's a Wonderful Life' rather than a direct adaptation of any of Kafka's works.
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