Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door
“If Gregor was dinosaur, he would have died a long time ago...”
Synopsis
In director Norith Soth's modern retelling of Franz Kafka's classic tale, young Tom Gregor wants nothing more than to support and serve his family -- a mission that falters when he's overcome by a mysterious illness. With his parents too old to work and his younger sister turning to prostitution, things go from bad to worse when Tom's abusive boss fires him -- but then continues to show up at his house -- and his health fails to improve.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norith Soth
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Kafka
- Original Title
- Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norith Soth
Franz Kafka
Department Leadership Roster
Norith Soth
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door about?
In director Norith Soth's modern retelling of Franz Kafka's classic tale, young Tom Gregor wants nothing more than to support and serve his family -- a mission that falters when he's overcome by a mysterious illness. With his parents too old to work and his younger sister turning to prostitution, things go from bad to worse when Tom's abusive boss fires him -- but then continues to show up at his house -- and his health fails to improve.
Who directed Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door?
Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door was directed by Norith Soth.
Who stars in Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door?
The principal cast of Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door includes Ricardo Chacon, Jim Hendren, David Houseman, Jill Gray Savarese, Brett McCarey.
When was Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door released and how long is it?
Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door based on a book or true story?
Metamorphosis: Beyond the Screen Door is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Kafka".