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As the Crow Flies is a dramatic film that tells the story of a group of friends who reunite after the sudden death of one of their own. The four friends, Jack (Morgan Wolk), Charlie (Alec Shaw), Tom (Bob Gosse), and Lucas (Noah Smith), gather in a remote cabin in the woods to scatter the ashes of their friend Matt. The story unfolds over the course of a single night, as the four men come to terms with Matt's death and confront the issues that have kept them apart for years. The isolation of the setting intensifies the emotions of the characters and forces them to confront their past mistakes, regrets and unresolved feelings towards one another.

As they reminisce about old times and drink heavily, tensions rise and past wounds are reopened. The night becomes a journey of self-reflection and reckoning, as each character struggles to reconcile their own perspectives and reconcile with each other.

Morgan Wolk, who plays Jack, is particularly effective in conveying the pain and confusion of his character's grief. Alec Shaw is equally impressive as Charlie, who is struggling with his own personal demons. Bob Gosse's Tom is desperate to reconnect and resolve the issues that drove him away from the group, while Noah Smith exudes a sense of vulnerability as Lucas, the youngest member of the group.

Throughout the film, there is a sense that the group is grappling with the feeling that they have lost more than just their friend. They are struggling to grasp at the shared experience and identity that had once bound them together, and finding that they are perhaps irreversibly changed.

The cinematography is stunning, with the breathtaking beauty of the natural surroundings juxtaposed against the darkness of the characters' emotions. The score is haunting and understated, adding to the film's sense of emotional depth and introspection.

As the Crow Flies is a deeply affecting film that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of a friend, or struggled with the complexities of male relationships. The film is a poignant exploration of grief, trauma, and the often challenging dynamics of male friendships. It's a cinematic experience that grabs you by the heartstrings and doesn't let go.

As the Crow Flies is a 2017 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes.