Filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross provides an original look into his personal journey of a rare cancer diagnosis in his 30s. Through expansive childhood home videos, vulnerable interviews, and intimate footage, we follow Matthew as he documents his battle against Stage 4 appendix cancer. While traveling through the seasons, he struggles to navigate the physical and mental toll of a diagnosis full of so many unknowns. He ultimately finds hope and purpose in completing his first feature film; this documentary.

REVIEWS

“A vulnerable doc which toes the line between being unwatchably sad and stunningly hopeful. Experimental and touching from beginning to end, this is essential viewing.” 5/5 stars - UK Film Review

”Filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross bounds beautifully Into the Unknown. Told through an extraordinarily tender lens.” 3.5/4 stars - Willamette Week

“A touching film…that speaks to the human condition.” 9.5/10 - Film Threat