Defending Your Life(1991)
The first true story of what happens after you die.
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Movie: Defending Your Life
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Daniel Miller
Julia
Bob Diamond
Lena Foster
Agency Head
Jeep Owner
Car Salesman
Tram Guide
Porter
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