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IMDB Rating: 6.5

IMDB Votes: 1000

Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Country: Australia

Duration: 93 min

Plot tags: independent film, sincere, thought provoking, clever, touching, emotional, realistic, contemplative, semi serious, crying