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written and directed by

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. Starring

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and

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as two divorcees meeting after their daughter's (

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) engagement, the film follows their conversation over dinner as they reassess their life and relationship. The film has drawn comparison with

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's ''

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'' and ''

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'', and

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's ''

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'' for its minimalist plot, with

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noting that "it is a very small movie with very deep feelings".

Cast

as Emily *

as Robert *

as Jenny *

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as Heather * Rainy Kerwin as Staci *

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as Restaurant Host

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