Amnesia, The James Brighton Enigma (2005) directed by Denis Langlois

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Director: Denis Langlois

Writers: Bertrand Lachance (writer)
Denis Langlois (writer)

Genre: Drama

Plot: Inspired by true events, this shocking story unfurls as a young American wakes up stark naked in a parking lot one frigid morning in Montreal. The only thing he remembers is that his name is James Brighton (Dusan Dukic) and he is gay. After the police efforts produce no results, James desperately turns to a local gay hotline and a doctorial student for help. As the pieces of his actual identity unfold, a bizarre twist lands James in jail and everyone questioning who this person really is! What happened to this young American in search of freedom ? That's what Sylvie, a criminology student, tries to find out. Filmmaker Denis Langlois (Danny in the Sky, The Escort) keeps us on the edge of our seats and guessing throughout this amazing tale.

Based on an astonishing true story, the sheer outrageousness of the central puzzle keeps us riveted --Shadows on the Wall

Highly engrossing take on an unforgettable story --Montreal Mirror

"Gem of a movie! An engrossing journey that fills in with well-thought-out performances and strong pictorial scenes." --DVD Verdict

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Cast (in alphabetical order)
Julian Casey ... Brendan
Patrice D'Aragon ... Ami au bar
Dusan Dukic ... James Brighton / Matthew Honeycutt
L. Kalo Gow ... Jame's Aunt
Tyler Hall ... Thug#1
Norman Helms ... Félix Blain
Mariah Inger ... 1er Role
Helen King ... English Reporter
Louise Laprade ... Geneviève Marler
Karyne Lemieux ... Sylvie
Bruce Ramsay
Maurizio Terrazzano ... Bad Guy #2
Steven Turpin ... The "real" James Brighton