A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
Romantic and feel-good, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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