The Fast (2010)

Pierogi is a recent convert to a raw food diet who wants to fast for 30 days Naturally this causes concern among his friends and family including a father whose stuck in a psychological warp involving mountain lions and tuxedos an uncle whose had his blood replaced by coconut water a brother who believes hes unfit to be a dad a newlywed neighbor whose obsessed with opossums and another who wants to use his available land to construct a cemetery for people or pets Taking his issues to a local therapist he finds some solace Still looking for enlightenment however he seeks out a meditation guru who has a unique take on the practice Finally content to be part of the process not necessarily the cure Pierogi tries to act as mediator between his warring relatives and the toxins tripping through his body Its quite a journey review excerpt by Bill Gibron