The Butterfly Effect
A thoughtful film about identity, solved through obsession.
Score: 15
Content
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife’s killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he’s going, or why. 
Cast & Crew
Regisseur
Leonard
Natalie
Teddy
Waiter
Leonard's Wife
Sammy
Mrs. Jankis
Doctor
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