What My Love Is For

What My Love Is For

NR 2016 · 79 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Comedy

A young gay writer inherits his grandmother's crumbling East Hampton beach house, and while grappling with the financial burden, he falls for a charming painter who tempts him to trade his independence for a wealthy lover to save their dreams and their budding romance.

Directed by Philip Embury · Written by Philip Embury

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