Fresh
This is a painful drama, but its pain is more studied than emotive, and it demands that we think just as much as it makes us feel.
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
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Overview
In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.
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Tomatometer
Fresh
The cast, uniformly excellent, draws us into a vibrant, energetic Manhattan where commitments are forged and broken through sheer chance and those seeking permanence must continually resist temptation and ennui.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
A complex and mysterious tale of a love affair, one that lacks the tidy story arc of a movie but feels real.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Fresh
When you summon memories of this film, they are almost always of two men in a room, in a default state of discontent.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
A heart-breaking love story and call for emotional transparency in relationships.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
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