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NO MYSTERY
[short film]
1991

PRINCIPAL CAST
Martin Neufeld, Erica Buss

DIRECTOR
David Weaver

Long Run Productions - Canadian Film Institute

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No Mystery - Jonathan enjoying another sleepless night

THE STORY

No Mystery is the story of Jonathan Pollard a man who can no longer sleep. He has forsaken his dreams and now sleepwalks through life. He spends his sleepless nights in airport lounges. One night he meets or rather encounters a strange yet alluring woman who seems to see into him. She on the other hand is a pickpocket who targets lonely travelers. Jonathan is one of her marks. She does not steal wallets for the money, which she gives to an accomplice, but to discover who these men are from the contents of their wallets. Photos, id, notes, etc. She collects and categorizes. She becomes fascinated with Jonathan because he is the only one to ever come after her. She an angel on a misson to save him from himself. When they finally meet again Jonathan's life is laid bare before him. Will he continue to sleep walk through life or embark on a new journey?

No Mystery - Jonathan gets a surprise treat from a strange woman

THE CHARACTER

Jonathan Pollard has a good job, a beautiful wife, a nice house in an upscale neighborhood, and fancy toys. Yet his life is empty and meaningless. Simply existing as opposed to living.
He is ripe for a major life transition. He does not recognize it until a stranger who seems to know him better then he does himself reflects his life back to him. She is his mirror. He finds this very perplexing yet embraces her forays into his life. He is ready for this new journey but does he have the courage to let go of the past

No Mystery - Jonathan discovers that his wallets has just been lifted

COMMENTS

"At the time there seemed to be many parallels between Jonathan and myself. However looking back now I realize I understand him even better today then I did then. He was waking up from years of living in a vacuum. Not an easy transition to work through. Especially when you realize that everything that seemed to have any relevance in your life no longer means anything..."

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No Mystery - Jonathan  gives the Stranger a piece of his mind
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