A case of writer's block inspires a young novelist to return home to New York City and reconnect with his engaged ex and his bohemian parents.
Acting
Mary-Louise Parker steals every scene as chaotic mom
Cinematography
NYC looks like a character, all golden and pretentious
Writing
Dialogue thinks it's smarter than it is—sometimes succeeds
Director
Xavier Manrique
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Xavier Manrique's feature debut; he previously worked as editor on several indie darlings including 'The Good Wife'.
Part of a 2010s micro-genre of 'sad young literary men' films that critics loved to hate—think 'Listen Up Philip' or 'The Only Living Boy in New York'.
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