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2026 1h 43m EN

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Synopsis

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A divorced doctor’s carefully constructed life in Cleveland is upended when his daughter’s debate aspirations and the unexpected return of a past love force him to confront his own choices and embrace a second chance.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chris Pine
Noah
Jenny Slate
Rebecca
Abby Ryder Fortson
Maya
Sam Waterston
Sam
Katey Sagal
Noah's Mother
Heléne Yorke
Jessica Harper
Rebecca's Mother
Jeffrey DeMunn
Rebecca's Father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rachel Lambert
Writers: Rachel Lambert
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rachel Lambert, shot by Dustin Lane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dabney Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryan Kendrick shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chris Pine and Jenny Slate and Abby Ryder Fortson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38626943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Rachel Lambert directs. Dustin Lane behind the camera. Dabney Morris scores. Ryan Kendrick cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Rachel Lambert, shot by Dustin Lane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dabney Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ryan Kendrick shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Chris Pine and Jenny Slate and Abby Ryder Fortson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt38626943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.