Genre:
Coming-of-age / Dark comedy

Logline:
A depressed divorcee places an ad in the classifieds, searching for someone to put him out of his misery.

Synopsis:
When Alex can't see a way out of the depressing mess that has become his life, he places an ad in the classifieds, searching for someone to help him end it all. October, a troubled young girl on her own downward spiral, responds to the ad, leading to a highly charged encounter and a ticking-time-bomb situation, destined to end in either disaster or an unlikely new friendship.

Why This Film?
Alex/October takes a much needed look at the subjects of loneliness, depression, and the desperate need to be loved, all through the lens of dark comedy. This film is timely, thoughtful, and ultimately inspiring.