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IMDB Rating: 6.3

IMDB Votes: 474

Genere: Romance, Comedy

Country: USA

Duration: 88 min

Plot tags: independent film, talky, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, inspirational, romantic