Faraway Eyes

Michael is a struggling actor who dies in a car accident shortly after a difficult breakup. He awakens in a bright room where he learns he is in a purgatory for singles. To move on to the afterlife, he is told he must find his soulmate among other deceased New Yorkers. While navigating the complications of dating as a ghost, Michael eventually falls for a woman who is still alive, leading him to try and bypass the rules of the system to find eternal peace.

The film was written and directed by Harry Greenberger, who also served as a producer. The cast features Andy Karl in the lead role as Michael, with Christina Ricci as Scarlett and Nora Arnezeder as Honey Bee. Other roles are played by Michael Rispoli, Alex Hurt, and Richard Topol. The production involved a credited cast of 56 people and a crew of 164.

Released in 2021, the romantic fantasy comedy has received a mixed response from viewers. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.1/10 based on 1,400 votes, while it has a slightly lower score of 4.8/10 on TMDB from 39 votes.