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Burning Man (2011)
Release Year: 2011
Nation: Australia, United Kingdom
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Director: Jonathan Teplitzky
Writer: Jonathan Teplitzky
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After Sarah Keaton's passing from cancer, her husband Tom struggles with grief and irresponsible behavior, negatively impacting their son Oscar and causing friction with Sarah's sister Karen. Tom engages in indiscriminate casual sex while running his chic restaurant on Bondi Beach. Friends and colleagues attempt to support him, including Miriam, a therapist who becomes close to the family. Tom's reckless actions lead to potential disasters, threatening both his relationship with Oscar and his own well-being.
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Burning Man (2011) is an Australian-British drama-comedy that explores themes of grief, loss, and coping mechanisms following the death of a spouse from cancer. The film follows executive chef/restaurateur Tom Keaton as he navigates life after his wife Sarah's passing, leaving behind him their young son Oscar. Tom's inability to cope with his grief leads him down a path of self-destructive behavior, straining relationships with those around him, including his late wife's sister Karen. The story is set against the backdrop of Tom's successful beachfront restaurant in Bondi, surrounded by women who are drawn to his charm and charisma despite his reckless actions.
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