Being Human

Being Human is a subdued comedy written and directed by Bill Forsyth and stars Robin Williams as the main character in five through-the-ages stories. He is depicted as early man, as a slave in Roman times, a Scotsman who finds solace with a beautiful Mediterranean woman before returning home to his family and then a shipwrecked Portuguese sailor. Finally, he is depicted as a father in present day who becomes reunited with his children after divorce and an emotional breakdown. Throughout the ages he is rendered as an everyman with his weaknesses and humanity in his search of love, security and belonging.