Synopsis

A research scientist is missing. An anomaly is occurring in the lives of people who are exposed to the force of a mysterious meteorite he was studying. They are getting younger.

Kelly Stark, an elegant over-achiever, the CEO of a private jet company, arrives home to discover Paul, her internationally famous scientist husband, has been missing for two days. He’s been studying a mysterious meteorite found in the Australian desert. In an act of desperation she contacts John Vachon, a fellow scientist and a friend, to help her find Paul. There are a few complications, as John, despite being married, is attracted to Kelly and considered a long time rival to her husband, both scientifically and socially. John has a few other secrets that get revealed as the story unfolds. By the end of the story Kelly is emotionally devastated by the disappearance of her husband and is forced to face the truth.

A thought-provoking story on the reversal of time. Employing clues, a mysterious object and circumstances, the audience is drawn deep into a mystery that culminates in a startling conclusion.

Director's Statement – Miklós Philips

Upon reading the short story “Paradox of Order” by Gyula Hernádi, I immediately became enamored with the idea of making a short film out of it. Apart from books, Mr. Hernádi, a famous writer in his native Hungary, has written several screenplays, and this story read like a great film. I managed to get the rights from him, and became excited at the idea of working with material that was a scientific mind-bender; an intriguing story of mystery, that would pull the audience deep into the story. I also knew, if I wanted to stay away from cliché and “the usual suspects,” that casting would be extremely important and directing it a challenge. Ultimately I didn’t want to do anything less demanding. I was interested in working on a film that was the opposite of the expected stereotype. One that was entertaining, intelligently acted and respectful of the audience; that was all about the work, the performances and what ends up on the screen.

I went through a meticulous auditioning process and a long, focused rehearsal process. We shot for seven punishing days in San Francisco. The filmmaking process can be a grueling ordeal and this was no exception. Renting expensive equipment, convincing actors to volunteer their time and talent, have the crew work at below market rates--and scheduling shoots under the most frugal time and budget constraints are daunting challenges in themselves. To endure the experience and come out with a great film is an admirable feat. This was a truly international production; the original story’s writer and myself originally from Hungary, my co-producer and production designer from Australia, the composer from Brazil, and the cast and crew American.

We are grateful to Mr. Hernádi for allowing us to adapt for the screen his short story "The Paradox of Order." Mr. Hernádi passed away during post-production of "The Enfolding." It is the last of the many adaptations of his work to be produced during his lifetime.