The Poem

2021
8 min
Drama

A young man suffering from chronic depression befriends an invisible stranger during his daily commute

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Theme

Long yearned friendship may come by unexpected means and always deserves a chance.

Time Period

Present

Setting

New York

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Meet the Screenwriters

Murat Vargelci

Writing was a hobby for me but now I see it as a craft. I used to criticize movies all the time, then I decided to make my own and my journey started.

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Screenplays

THE POEM

Drama

A young man suffering from chronic depression befriends a stranger during his daily commute

Directed by

Matt Handy

Matt Handy was born on February 12, 1972. Matt is a producer and director, known for Out of Time (2021), Bosco's Guitar (2011) and Stopped (2008).

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Executive Producer

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