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Theatrical Release Date:
03/24/2006
DVD Release Date:
08/29/2006
Run Time:
91min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
IFC
MPAA Rating:
R for language, some sexuality and drug content.
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Plot: A less than auspicious homecoming for an introspective artist sets the stage for this low-key comedy drama directed by Steve Buscemi. Jim (Casey Affleck) is a chronically glum aspiring novelist who, after a failed two-year sojourn in New York City, ... Read More
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