In this poignant drama, a man in an iron lung, played by John Hawkes, seeks to lose his virginity with the help of a professional sex surrogate, portrayed by Helen Hunt. The film explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the human desire for connection. Helen Hunt’s performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Directed by Ben Lewin, the movie is based on the true story of journalist and poet Mark O’Brien. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.