The People Without Faces

Alden Schwartz, a 72-year-old Vietnam War veteran and widower, first hears about the Coronavirus crisis from his edgy, religious neighbor, Ellen Clarke, whose frequent visits to the television fill her with fear and agitation. Alden scrutinizes the legitimacy of the claims and whirlwind of fearful messages heralding from his neighbor and the media outlets. His truthseeking journey clashes with a unique set of fears, which creates a crisis of faith and forces him to question his trust in God and his hope for humanity. To Alden, the world has become a crowd of faceless people. An unexpected tragedy, ensuing grief, and ongoing restrictions leave Alden second-guessing his fortitude and ability to fulfill the final request of a deceased friend, an appeal to solve a mystery that spans two decades.