Bringing Out the Dead
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Bringing Out the Dead

An Easter story. Frank is a Manhattan medic, working graveyard in a two-man ambulance team. He's burned out, exhausted, seeing ghosts, especially a yo...ung woman he failed to save six months' before, and no longer able to save people: he brings in the dead. We follow him for three nights, each with a different partner: Larry, who thinks about dinner, Marcus, who looks to Jesus, and Tom, who wallops people when work is slow. Frank befriends the daughter of a heart victim he brings in; she's Mary, an ex-junkie, angry at her father but now hoping he'll live. Frank tries to get fired, tries to quit, and keeps coming back, to work and to Mary, in need of his own rebirth. Show More

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Bringing Out the Dead is an intense and gripping drama set in Manhattan. The film revolves around Frank, a worn-out and haunted paramedic who is on the verge of losing his sanity. Working graveyard shifts with a partner in a two-man ambulance team, Frank is constantly surrounded by death and suffering. He is tormented by his inability to save lives, haunted by the memory of a young woman he failed to rescue.

Over the course of three nights, Frank finds himself paired with different partners, each with their own unique personality. Larry constantly thinks about his next meal, Marcus finds solace in his faith in Jesus, and Tom resorts to violence when work is slow. Through their interactions, the film explores the complexities of their personalities and the toll their jobs take on their mental well-being.

Amidst the chaos, Frank forms a connection with Mary, the daughter of a heart patient he brings in. Mary is a former drug addict, carrying anger towards her father but hoping for his recovery. As their relationship develops, Frank begins to seek redemption and a chance at rebirth in the midst of his turbulent life.

Bringing Out the Dead is a thought-provoking film that delves into themes of redemption, mental health, and the fragility of life. With its gritty atmosphere and compelling performances, the movie offers a unique and haunting portrayal of the world of emergency medical services.