It's Such a Beautiful Day 2012

In a visually striking yet eerily intimate portrayal, the daily existence of Bill (character A) unfolds across multiple split-screen windows, narrated by the enigmatic Don Hertzfeldt. As his unnamed affliction gradually takes its toll on his mundane life, Bill’s perception of reality begins to distort, culminating in vivid hallucinations and a catastrophic mental breakdown that leaves him unconscious in an alleyway.

With Bill’s mother arriving to tend to her son’s convalescence, the fragile boundaries between reality and fantasy continue to blur. A sudden, violent outburst against his own mother, mistakenly perceived as a threat, sends Bill into a tailspin of confusion and despair. Hospitalized once more, Bill’s unpredictable health trajectory puzzles his medical team, ultimately leading them to conclude that he will not succumb to his illness, much to the dismay of his loved ones.

As Bill struggles to regain some semblance of normalcy, the film delves into the dark history of his family, where tragedy and mental illness have left their indelible mark. The tragic loss of his half-brother Randall, who perished in a futile pursuit of a bird, is but one of many painful episodes that have shaped Bill’s life.

The news of his mother’s passing, brought on by a “fit of senile hysterics,” sends Bill reeling once more. Amidst the turmoil, he discovers a poignant notebook filled with love notes penned by his mother during his childhood, a poignant reminder of her enduring maternal love. Upon returning to his doctor, Bill is met with an unexpected revelation: his mysterious affliction has vanished.

However, this newfound health is short-lived, as Bill’s seizure-prone body betrays him once again. As he lies helpless on the hospital floor, fragmented memories from his infancy and childhood flash before his eyes, casting a haunting glow over the darkness. Amidst the chaos, his ex-girlfriend remains steadfast by his side, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil.

As Bill’s doctors probe the depths of his troubled psyche, they uncover a disturbing lack of recall regarding his own life. A brain exam and subsequent barrage of questions and images serve only to further confound him, plunging Bill into a world where reality and fantasy have become irreparably entwined.

As Dr. (name) reveals to Bill that his grasp on past and present tenses is faltering, it becomes increasingly uncertain whether his recollections of childhood and family history are genuine or fabricated. Sent home for care, Bill returns to find an empty house, only to discover himself struggling to recall even the simplest tasks, such as purchasing sustenance and taking leisurely strolls, without seeming to grasp the gravity of his condition. His physician ultimately breaks the news that his time is short.

This stark turn in Bill’s outlook on life is accompanied by a transformation in the film’s visual landscape: vibrant hues are seamlessly integrated into the scenery, imbuing the world with an added layer of depth and richness. Without hesitation, Bill rents a vehicle and sets off on instinct to revisit the childhood home where memories of his father still linger. His uncle provides him with the address of a local nursing facility, revealing that this is where Bill can find his long-absent father, a revelation that prompts Bill’s journey to reach out and reconnect.

Following this poignant encounter, Bill finds himself emboldened to forgive his father and sets off once more into the unknown, his mortality weighing heavily on his mind. As he pauses beneath the branches of a tree, exhausted and weakened by his illness, the screen fades to black, leaving the viewer uncertain about Bill’s ultimate fate.

However, as the Narrator takes over, the story takes an unexpected turn: instead of succumbing to death, Bill finds himself imbued with immortality. He goes on to achieve great things, outliving humanity and watching civilizations rise and fall as the universe slowly winds down, each star blinking out one by one like embers dying in a cold fireplace.