Anhedonia is a 2019 independent film directed by Patrick J. Gallagher and starring Liam Blundell, Matt Ratcliffe, and Amy Elizabeth.
The movie follows the story of Kino Warren, a musician who sets out on a journey across the country when he learns of his mentor's impending death. Kino is convinced that his mentor cannot die until he arrives, and he is determined to be by his side in his final moments.
As Kino travels through a bizarre, otherworldly place known as "the territory," he is pursued by several different groups of people who are all after the only known recording of the greatest piece of music ever made. This piece is said to be capable of taking away all pain within the listener, and it was created by Kino's mentor, who kept it completely hidden from the world.
Some of the people after the recording are motivated by greed, while others are politically motivated and see the music as a tool for control. As Kino continues his journey, he is unaware of the danger he is in and the lengths to which these people will go to get their hands on the recording.
Anhedonia is a surreal and thought-provoking film that explores themes of love, loss, the power of music, and the lengths people will go to preserve what they see as important. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique visual style, compelling performances, and emotional depth.