Michael

• Comedy
• Drama
• Fantasy

A cynical Chicago tabloid reporter and his pragmatic photographer embark on a road trip to rural Iowa, initially intending to debunk a woman’s claim of living with her guardian angel. What unfolds isn’t an exposé, but a curious exploration of faith, joy, and the messy beauty of everyday life as they find their skepticism gradually dissolving in the face of an angel’s playfully human existence. The film distinguishes itself through its gentle humor and refreshingly unpretentious take on fantasy, focusing not on divine intervention, but on the surprisingly joyful ways an otherworldly being experiences simple earthly pleasures – particularly a fondness for junk food and good company. It’s a heartwarming, character-driven comedy that embraces the whimsical side of belief, offering a sweetly melancholic meditation on finding wonder in the mundane and the liberating possibility of embracing a bit of bliss.