It raises a lot of questions but does its best not to answer them, delivering the message that the answers to personal happiness are found within. However, one must first take the time to look within. Jim Mezon as Reuben shows temporary insanity and depression convincingly. It is easy to relate to his arrogant attitude and not despise him because we understand him. Going to college, getting a job, getting married and working hard should all equal happiness.
Patience shows that it takes more than that to be happy.
Sarah, charismatically performed by Brenda Robins, gives a striking analogy that compares people to marathon runners. They hit a zone in which they are focused so narrowly on their goal, they do not even know if they are hurting or not. Almost all of the characters experience this in their lives. Phil, played by Victor Ertmanis, realizes he has not been happy in his safe marriage and impulsively gives up everything for a passionate whim. Unfortunately, he does not take the time to figure out why he was not happy and what he really wanted, thereby making the same mistakes.