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Stay (2005)

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Stay is a 2005 psychological thriller directed by Marc Forster and written by David Benioff. The film follows psychiatrist Sam Foster as he tries to prevent the apparent suicide of a young patient, Henry Letham. Its narrative uses disorienting transitions, recurring images, and uncertain shifts in perspective to blur the boundary between ordinary events and altered or imagined reality.

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What is Stay about?

Stay is a 2005 psychological thriller directed by Marc Forster and written by David Benioff. It follows psychiatrist Sam Foster as he tries to stop the apparent suicide of his young patient, Henry Letham.

Who plays the main characters in Stay?

Ryan Gosling plays Henry Letham and Ewan McGregor plays psychiatrist Sam Foster. Naomi Watts also appears as Sam's partner, Lila.

Why does Stay feel so confusing?

The film uses disorienting transitions, recurring images, and an unstable sense of time and place. These techniques make Sam's investigation feel increasingly uncertain as he follows Henry.

Who directed Stay?

Stay was directed by Marc Forster and written by David Benioff. It was released in 2005 as a psychological thriller rather than a conventional medical mystery.

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