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IMDB Rating: 6.5

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Comedy, Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 84 min

Plot tags: emotional, humorous, realistic, captivating, psychological, clever, touching, gloomy, semi serious, independent film