The Hanging Garden

Directed by Thom Fitzgerald

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.
The Hanging Garden is a darkly lyrical Canadian family drama about a gay man returning home and confronting the memories that drove him away. Thom Fitzgerald blends realism with surreal imagery, and while the symbolism can be heavy, the performances and emotional honesty give the film real power.

The Hanging Garden

Directed by Thom Fitzgerald

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

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The Hanging Garden is a darkly lyrical Canadian family drama about a gay man returning home and confronting the memories that drove him away. Thom Fitzgerald blends realism with surreal imagery, and while the symbolism can be heavy, the performances and emotional honesty give the film real power.