by Jeff Bridges
Parry Williams wanders the streets of New York, convinced he is on a quest for the Holy Grail. The former professor lost his mind after witnessing his wife's murder in a restaurant shooting. He now lives among the homeless, speaking in riddles about medieval knights and sacred missions. Radio shock jock Jack Lucas carries his own burden of guilt. His on-air rant may have triggered the very massacre that destroyed Parry's life. When Jack encounters Parry during his lowest moment, their lives become entangled in unexpected ways. Parry believes Jack is the Fisher King of legend, wounded and waiting for healing. As Jack reluctantly joins Parry's quest through the city's hidden corners, both men discover that salvation comes through connection. Their friendship transforms two broken souls seeking forgiveness in a world that offers little mercy.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, psychological-thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Setting: New York
Content warnings: mental-illness