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Key Features:
New York City, Slice of life, Interconnected stories, Personal relationships, Human connection, Indie film, Character-driven, Journalism, Music
Tone:
humorous, earnest, restrained
Target Audience:
Indie film lovers, Fans of character-driven stories, Viewers interested in slice-of-life narratives, New York City enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Curiosity → Reflection → Connection

Person to Person

2017-07-28
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Follows a variety of New York characters as they navigate personal relationships and unexpected problems over the course of one day.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Abbi Jacobson, Michael Cera, Tavi Gevinson, Philip Baker Hall, Bene Coopersmith, George Sample III, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Michaela Watkins, Olivia Luccardi
Crew
Dustin Guy Defa, Dustin Guy Defa
Rating
5.173(52 votes)
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