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The Real Meaning of Pleasure

When a young, neurodivergent filmmaker meets their estranged, autistic uncle Wayne for the first time, they discover he has terminal cancer and a deep distain for the world. Together, with their mother Cathy, they embark on a family trip to Las Vegas to see if Wayne can find joy in living again.

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