Eavesdrop
Life is in the listening..
2008 · 99 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama
Two chess players face off at a busy café, studying both the pieces on the board and the unfolding dramas at the neighboring tables. While a young couple fumbles through an uncomfortable blind date, a longtime marriage begins to crumble. Meanwhile, a pair of film noir fans suspect they're witnessing a real-life murder. This is an ensemble drama about conversations overheard in a bustling New York City bistro. With every whispered word, we gain a greater understanding of the big picture being formed all around us. From lovers' quarrels to artistic musings and hushed confessions, a crowded restaurant is the perfect place to discover just what strangers will say when they think no one else is listening.
Directed by Matthew Miele · Written by Matthew Miele
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Alejandra Ambrosi Clara -
Josh Barrett Chapman -
Jeanine Bartel Val - S Steve Benisty Serge
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Pepper Binkley Joceyln -
Michael Countryman Royston -
Simon Jutras Frenchman - S Simona Morecroft Bea
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George Riddle Oliver -
Alan Ruck Casper -
Stephanie Szostak French Woman
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