A poetic bus driver and his artist wife find quiet beauty in the everyday rhythms of their small town.
Cozy and intimate, with dry wit. A comfort watch that takes its time. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video.
What we could confirm fits an R: no real violence and mild language.
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A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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