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Key Features:
Returning home, Ex-boyfriend, Unexpected events, Coming-of-age, Self-discovery, Relationship dynamics, Independent woman, Nostalgia, Comedy-drama, Personal growth
Tone:
humorous, earnest
Target Audience:
Indie film enthusiasts, Comedy-drama fans, Relationship-focused viewers, Coming-of-age stories
Emotional Arc:
Nostalgia → Confrontation → Acceptance

Mr. Roosevelt

2017-07-29
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A young woman returns home and must confront her ex-boyfriend when an unexpected tragedy occurs.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Noël Wells, Nick Thune, Britt Lower, Daniella Pineda, Andre Hyland, Doug Benson, Armen Weitzman, Sergio Cilli, Lilan Bowden, Stevie Nelson
Crew
Noël Wells, Noël Wells
Rating
6.151(73 votes)
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