Fishbone

Fishbone (2024) is a drama film directed by Arya Datta.

A story of guilt and acceptance. Fishbone follows Alonzo, a young male struggling with conflicts on various sides of his life. Alonzo grapples with his parent's separation, as well as his own personal feelings about himself. This reality tears him apart, depicting how the seriously the many moving parts of one's life can affect them. In the end, Alonzo resorts to taking his own life, leaving behind his unacquainted friends to question if their actions had a direct affect, and later having to accept that this is their new reality. The two friends, Jeremy and Luca, are different, yet are united through their mutual friendship with Alonzo. The story is told through fragmented memories of Alonzo from the two friend's perspectives as they try to find acceptance amidst the loss of their friend.

Cast

Santosh Sooriamurthi

Alonzo

Daniel Mršić

Luca

Arto Shannon

Jeremy

Sonia Datta

Alonzo's Mom

Javon LaPrade

Old Classmate #1

Michael Gredler

Old Classmate #2

Antonia Beckman

Close Friend #1

Angela Alacio

Close Friend #2

Boaz Chapman

Dakota / Teacher

Carlos Morrison

Alonzo's Cousin

Oliver Wrage

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