Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017 · 105 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Comedy

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a serious boyfriend. As they become closer, the line between friendship and intimacy is blurred, and the situation forces both to examine where they are in their lives.

Directed by Jake Goldberger · Written by Jake Goldberger

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