The Theory of Flight

Synopsis

Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.

Director

Paul Greengrass

Written by

Richard Hawkins

Music

Rolfe Kent

Studio

BBC Film

Released

22 January 1999

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Romance