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IMDB Rating: 6.6

IMDB Votes: 487

Genere: Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 74 min

Plot tags: independent film, anthology, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sketch comedy, sexy, unusual plot structure, sweet