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A Ghost Story is an experimental drama written and directed by David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon). The film premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and stars Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.

With A Ghost Story, acclaimed director David Lowery returns with a singular exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection. Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost (Affleck) returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife (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.

“I’m frequently terrified by how quickly the years fly by,” Lowery says. “This movie is a very explicit attempt to deal with time passing — it’s going to move forward whether I like it or not, and eventually everything I’ve worked towards or achieved will become meaningless. We are all ghosts eventually.”

A Ghost Story is rated PG.