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IMDB Rating: 4.9

IMDB Votes: 355

Genere: Comedy, Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 81 min

Plot tags: mumblecore, psychological, realistic, humorous, captivating, independent film, sincere, bleak, emotional, semi serious