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Benjamin's Life After Queenie
Benjamin, as the title of the film implies, is nothing short of extraordinary but under the stress of time he eventually becomes commonplace. As time passes he begins to realize his fate, accepts it, and in turn ends up ordinary; his sole grace being the memories he leaves behind. Starting out inquisitive, adventurous and bold, Benjamin acted on impulse; doing whatever he felt like. On one such occasion, Benjamin journeys through Manhattan for the first time in his life, he may not have done much but he refused to follow the rules set upon him, not regretting what he did even after Queenie shows her discontempt. His life continues this way, without any significant alterations in his perspective, until he has a child. This child acts as a messenger,

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