A melancholic man revisits past romances, seeking a mystery son with witty, dry humor and earnest encounters.
Melancholy and intimate, with dry wit. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence.
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An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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