Drama,Fantasy,Thriller
Canada,United States of America
Neverwas is a 2005 fantasy drama film directed by Joshua Michael Stern. The movie stars Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen, Nick Nolte, Brittany Murphy, and Jessica Lange. The story centers around Zach Riley, a young psychiatrist who is struggling to come to terms with his own personal demons.
Zach takes a job at the Millwood mental institution, where his father was a patient many years ago. Zach has always been fascinated by his father's work as a children's book author, and he begins to explore his father's writings in an effort to better understand the root of his problems.
As he delves deeper into his father's imaginary world, Zach finds himself drawn into a fantastical journey in which he meets the characters from his father's books. The line between reality and fantasy blurs, and Zach begins to question his own sanity.
Throughout the film, Zach is guided by Gabriel Finch (Ian McKellen), a former patient at Millwood who becomes a mentor and friend to Zach. Gabriel is a mysterious figure, and it is unclear whether he is a real person or a figment of Zach's imagination.
As Zach uncovers the secrets of Millwood and his father's past, he realizes that he must confront his own demons in order to find peace and acceptance. Neverwas is a haunting and visually stunning film that explores the power of imagination and the complexities of the human psyche.
