Synopsis: Benjamin Kasparian (Turturro), a brilliant paleontologist, has just made a groundbreaking discovery. Before he has a moment to bask in the glory, he learns that he has a rare medical condition that causes a bizarre and fatal swelling of the brain. After years of studying extinction, he must... Benjamin Kasparian (Turturro), a brilliant paleontologist, has just made a groundbreaking discovery. Before he has a moment to bask in the glory, he learns that he has a rare medical condition that causes a bizarre and fatal swelling of the brain. After years of studying extinction, he must now face his own mortality in the five weeks he has left to live. -- © 2000 Galafilm Productions [More]