Broken Flowers 2005

This transmission centers on a human male named Don who once pursued many romantic pairings and now pursues nothing. He sits in silence, stares at furniture, and appears mildly annoyed that time is continuing without his input.

Don receives an anonymous letter informing him he may have produced offspring with a past mate. Rather than dismiss this or respond directly, he is convinced by a neighbor to visit several former romantic partners and investigate.

He embarks on a journey of quiet door-knocking. Each visit is both a reunion and an autopsy. The females he encounters have changed in different ways: one is wealthy and defensive, another is rural and erratic, another is calm and possibly dangerous. All of them recognize Don immediately. None of them are pleased.

Conversations are short, awkward, and unproductive. Don offers no comfort, asks few useful questions, and leaves each visit more confused. He carries pink flowers, which are neither explained nor welcomed.

Eventually, he meets a young male who might be his son. Don tries to connect. The male runs away. Don returns to standing still, now slightly more aware of his own emptiness.

The film ends with Don at a crossroads, surrounded by motion but contributing none of his own. He looks around as if expecting an answer to arrive externally. It does not.

Conclusion: Humans who avoid emotional responsibility do not become free — they become still. They revisit the past in search of closure, but rarely ask direct questions. They bring flowers instead of facts.

If Nebulon ever needs to distract a human from discovering an important truth, simply suggest they go on a personal journey. They will waste years and call it wisdom.