Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Henry Poole Is Here is a 2008 American drama film directed by Mark Pellington and starring Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, and Adriana Barraza.
The film follows the story of Henry Poole (Luke Wilson), a man who suddenly abandons his fiancée and leaves his family business to spend the rest of his days alone. He moves into a small house in his old neighborhood in Los Angeles, where he hopes to isolate himself from the world. However, his plans are interrupted by his nosy neighbor, Esperanza Martinez (Adriana Barraza), who notices a mysterious stain on the outside wall of his house.
Esperanza becomes convinced that the stain is a spiritual sign and enlists the help of Father Salazar (George Lopez), the local priest, to investigate. Henry tries to ignore their efforts, but as more and more people in the neighborhood believe that the stain is a miracle, Henry begins to question his own beliefs.
As the story unfolds, Henry's past is revealed, and the reason for his isolation becomes clear. He suffers from a terminal illness and has withdrawn from his family and friends to avoid any emotional burden. However, the discovery of the supposed miracle brings Henry back to the present, and he begins to see things differently. He finds new meaning in his life and a renewed sense of hope and faith.
Overall, Henry Poole Is Here is a touching film about the power of belief and the importance of human connection. It explores themes of life, death, and the search for meaning in a way that is both thought-provoking and heartwarming.
