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IMDB Rating: 6.1

IMDB Votes: 1000

Genere: Drama, Music, Romance

Country: USA

Duration: 109 min

Plot tags: touching, feel good, sincere, captivating, romantic, romantic drama, independent film, sentimental, offbeat, humorous