Defending Your Life (1991)

In the wake of a fatal car crash, advertising executive Daniel Miller awakens to find himself in the ethereal realm of Judgment City - a limbo for the newly deceased. Here, he is met with a surreal truth: the afterlife operates like a celestial courthouse, a place where he must defend his life in a five-day examination to prove that he has conquered fear. At a hotel, designed as a resting place for the souls awaiting trial, Daniel encounters his lawyer, the tenacious Bob Diamond. Diamond enlightens Daniel about the peculiar proceedings and prepares him for the probing exploration of his earthly existence. As the days unfold, Daniel's path intertwines with Julia, a radiant soul he meets at an otherworldly comedy club. Their connection is immediate and profound, drawing them together in a love that transcends mortality. Julia exudes an air of strength and courage, seemingly poised to progress to the next stage of existence. However, as their trials advance, it becomes evident that while Julia is making strides towards overcoming her fear, Daniel is wavering. The prospect of being sent back to Earth, and losing the love he has found in this spectral city, looms large over him. "Defending Your Life" is an intriguing journey that navigates the corridors of death, fear, love, and the human spirit's quest for advancement. Will Daniel overcome his fears and move forward with Julia, or is he doomed to return to the life he once knew? The verdict lies in Judgment City.

Defending Your Life is a comedy movie featuring Albert Brooks.

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