A darkly comic tale of buried secrets, eccentric friendships, and quirky treasure hunts. John Cullum and Carrie-Anne Moss star in this offbeat, whimsical mystery.

In The Secret Life of Algernon, eccentric antique shop owner Algernon (John Cullum) lives a reclusive, oddball existence surrounded by old artifacts and even stranger habits — like chatting with a taxidermied dog and a collection of talking teacups. His life takes a bizarre turn when he meets the alluring and mysterious Madge Clerisy (Carrie-Anne Moss), a self-proclaimed professor of Egyptology. Madge believes Algernon's great-grandfather buried a priceless Egyptian treasure somewhere on the property and eagerly inserts herself into his life in search of it.

As if things weren't strange enough, Algernon's old friend Norbie arrives with a suitcase full of cash and an air of melancholy — culminating in a shocking suicide that leaves Algernon scrambling to cover up the death. Just as he's burying the body in the backyard, Madge reappears, her suspicions growing. She cleverly manipulates Algernon into helping her dig up his ancestor's grave in hopes of uncovering the fabled treasure.

A darkly comic, whimsical tale of loneliness, deception, and buried secrets, The Secret Life of Algernon delights in its far-fetched twists, offbeat humor, and endearing characters. John Cullum delivers a wonderfully eccentric performance as the hapless, well-meaning Algernon, while Carrie-Anne Moss charms as the enigmatic and cunning Madge. Beautifully shot against a wintry landscape and accompanied by Graeme Coleman's hauntingly melodic score, the film offers a quirky, cozy diversion for fans of dark comedies and small-town oddities.

Cast

• John Cullum ... Algernon Pendleton
• Carrie-Anne Moss ... Madge Clerisy
• Charles Durning ... Norbie Hess
• Hrant Alianak ... Mahir Sulleyman
• Kay Hawtrey ... Mrs. Binney
• Ivan VanHecke ... Lajos
• Malcolm Wilson ... Salesman
• Dawn McKelvie Cyr ... Female Driver

• John Cullum ... Algernon Pendleton
• Carrie-Anne Moss ... Madge Clerisy
• Charles Durning ... Norbie Hess
• Hrant Alianak ... Mahir Sulleyman
• Kay Hawtrey ... Mrs. Binney
• Ivan VanHecke ... Lajos
• Malcolm Wilson ... Salesman
• Dawn McKelvie Cyr ... Female Driver

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