Wednesday Afternoon Movie: A Man Called Otto

An irritable widower who, ever since his wife passed away, has been unable to find any sense of purpose or meaning in his life. His efforts to end it all get thwarted when he meets someone on par with him in sassiness. The new family moving in next door is full of liveliness. She compels him to examine his outlook on life, resulting in a fortuitous friendship that significantly improves the way his life will unfold going forward. He is a moving and amusing story of love, sadness, and energy that highlights how a family may get discovered in the unlikeliest places.