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Key Features:
Musical, Adultery, Working class, Marriage crisis, Romantic drama, Marital infidelity, Family dynamics, Song and dance, Relationships, Nudity-moderate
Tone:
humorous, dramatic, stylized
Target Audience:
Musical fans, Indie film enthusiasts, Relationship drama viewers
Emotional Arc:
Infatuation → Turmoil → Acceptance

Romance & Cigarettes

2005-09-13
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Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.

Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Cast
James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Mandy Moore, Mary-Louise Parker, Aida Turturro, Christopher Walken, Eddie Izzard
Crew
John Turturro, John Turturro
Rating
5.931(149 votes)
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