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A Memory For The Future
Also titled The 20 Mile Limit, this is a short film that ran on Showtime between feature film showings. It centers on a dystopian government that has created a new present: the Evolutionary Reconstruction. This government has instated a 20 mile limit in the ocean, past which nobody can travel due to deadly radiation. Claire Lucas and Fred Hunter believe that there is more to the story.
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Plot Summary
A successful architect suffers a breakdown and begins to question his past and his wife's fidelity after a stranger claims to know him. As his reality deteriorates, he must confront a conspiracy that blurs the lines between memory, identity, and deception.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'A Memory for The Future' received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and the lead performance. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful psychological thriller elements.
Richard Chamberlain's performance as a man losing his grip on reality was a highlight.
Some critics noted the plot's complexity as a potential drawback.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television movie before being released theatrically.
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