Set in 1988, the story follows Donnie, a troubled teenager who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident when a jet engine crashes into his bedroom. Guided by Frank, a mysterious figure in a grotesque rabbit costume, Donnie is told the world will end in 28 days. What follows is a mind-bending journey through tangential universes and philosophical paradoxes. The film is celebrated for its:
: It requires multiple viewings to fully grasp the "Tangential Universe" theory. donnie darko filmyzilla