Happiness Adjacent

Happiness Adjacent

2018 · 96 min · ★ 4.7 · Romance

Explores the romance between Hank, a nice Jewish boy who definitely isn't looking for love, and Kurt, a Midwestern guy who desperately needs someone to break up the monotony of his stale marriage. The men meet on a tropical getaway, where gay Hank is traveling alone and bisexual Kurt is vacationing with his wife, Kate, who seems clueless about her husband's affair.

Directed by Rob Williams · Written by Rob Williams

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