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IMDB Rating: 4.8

IMDB Votes: 243

Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Country: USA

Duration: 87 min

Plot tags: semi serious, sentimental, sincere, humorous, realistic, suspense, independent film, clever, talky, biting