THE STORY

Snake and Michele struggle to withdraw from years of heroin addiction "cold turkey". Snake nails the door and windows of their basement apartment shut on the first day of their "kicking", determined to come clean for good. Michele awakens to discover the she has been betrayed by her lover, and is trapped in the apartment. The characters become hostages of each other. As the days of withdrawal increase, they face their demons, and the naked truth of who they were and what they have become emerges. Reality intensifies. Long forgotten sensations reawaken and seem to take on a life of their own. Though they experience this rebirth, this journey together they must essentially follow their own seemingly preordained destinies. As Michele and Snake struggle to reach the light of a new life, the camera becomes the third eye, allowing us to peer into the very essence of their existence.

THE CHARACTER

"Snake" is the philosopher, writer who has lost his way while seeking it. Heroin has not become the source of enlightenment he envisioned. His aspirations now as impotent as his libido he survives from day to day as a bicycle courier and small time dealer. He recognizes that he has become enslaved by his addiction. It angers and frightens him to no end. He finally summons all of his courage to face the demon head on and try to conquer it. It is easier knowing that his lover will be going on the journey as well whether she wants to or not. Because in the end he has seen the light and this is the only way. It's now or never. More intellectual then emotional he responds to the process of withdrawal as a spiritual awakening a resurrection of sorts. Creating his own rituals, which guide his ever-deepening spiritual journey. Unfortunately the demon never sleeps and is infinitely patient. Laying in wait like the coiled serpent that is eternally etched on his body.

COMMENTS

" Working on H was one of the most creatively fulfilling film experiences I have had. It is rare to work with such powerful material as this script. I am grateful to Darrell Wasyk the filmmaker for having written the role of Snake with me in mind... "

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