Directed by:
Robert SchwartzmanCinematography:
Benjamin KasulkeComposer:
Robert SchwartzmanCast:
Lilli Birdsell, Sara Coates, Beverly D'Angelo, Amy Landecker, Shay Mitchell, Alan Ruck, Jason Schwartzman, Elizabeth Ruscio, Talia Shire, Johnny Simmons (more)Plots(1)
Robert Schwartzman makes his directorial debut with this comedy about dreams and the costs paid to reach them. Part-time pianist and full-time underdog Monty Fagan (Johnny Simmons) fills in on the ivories at an upscale hotel and the seemingly dead-end assignment sets into motion a May-December romance that upends his home life and dramatically reshapes his worldview. As Monty says early on about the requirements of a quality music performance, "Sometimes you have to step back and contemplate what it is you're doing." (Tribeca Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Lilli Birdsell
Best movies:
Palm Springs (2020)
Love for Rent (2005)
Geek Charming (2011) (TV movie)
Sara Coates
USA
Beverly D'Angelo
USA
Best movies:
American History X (1998)
Hair (1979)
Annie Hall (1977)
Amy Landecker
USA
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Shay Mitchell
Canada
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Jason Schwartzman
USA
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Elizabeth Ruscio
Best movies:
A Perfect World (1993)
Columbo (1971) (series)
Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
Talia Shire
USA
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The Godfather (1972)
Johnny Simmons
USA
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21 Jump Street (2012)
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Robin Thomas
USA
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The Contender (2000)
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)
Nick Thune
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Noël Wells
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Brittany Furlan
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Jeff Barry
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