The Author

2023 • 117 minutes

About this movie

James Harrison, an author, awakes in a small hospital bed, suddenly living the consequences of decisions he doesn't remember making. He is disoriented, confused. Where is he? How did he get there? How much time has passed? An older woman enters his room, points a bony finger his way and rasps, "I know what you did to Timothy Brown." And she is gone. This is his reintroduction to life after a cracked skull and a coma. His most recent past is now a mystery. Perceiving that his brain needs a chance to organize life's events back in order, his doctor gives him an assignment fit only for an author: to write the story of the last six months of his life. This journey leads James down a peculiar and awe-inspiring path: the death of his mother, his escape from hometown problems, and a chance encounter with an alluring young woman whose mesmerizing voice and personality captures his heart entirely. As he writes, the solution to the riddle of his current situation is slowly uncovered. Who are these unknown accusers? What really put him in the hospital? Does this beautiful young singer truly exist? Did he actually do something sinister to Timothy Brown? In all of this, will he discern order or chaos? Will he find an Author?

Ratings and reviews

Phenomenal movie, unfortunately had to rent on Google after Amazon screwed up the first viewing. Thought something was wrong with the movie, but that’s the thing, nothing is wrong with this movie!!

Exceptional dialogue. Intriguing plot.

Heartfelt and riveting.