The Reunion Man

David has a single affectionate memory of the mother that abandoned him in early childhood. He is also haunted by a vague, discomforting experience in childhood. His father has responded vaguely to David’s questions about his mother.  Maggie, a family friend, offers scant details. He is suspicious of her doting attention.  Additional pressures arise. He desires more than a physical relationship with his lover, Darla. The relationship has stalled and he is uncertain if she wants it to progress.    The village is abuzz with theories about a young handicapped boy that has been missing.  The circumstances of the boy touches the lives of Darla, David and his friends.

 

     David and Darla share mutual tragedies at Darla’s family reunion. Darla reveals that she was a victim of disturbing encounter with a distant relative and David reveals his angst and confusion about his mother.  David tells her about the fawning attention of Maggie. Darla confronts Maggie and Harold and uncover the truth of David’s mother. Maggie confesses her involvement with David’s mother that played a part her departure. The truth of the involvement leaves David stunned.  Is the answer to her disappearance a resolution or does it result in additional confusion?