Smoke

Smoke

The most precious things are lighter than air.

R 1995 · 112 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy, Drama

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.

Directed by Wayne Wang · Written by Paul Auster

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