Nothing Really Happens

Name: Nothing Really Happens
Director: Justin Petty
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 2017-06-26
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Adam Edwards, Joseph Graham, Lindsay Gustin, Bobby Dornbos, Sami Ismail

NR 2017 · 101 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy, Science Fiction

Surreal events force a depressed suburbanite to confront his failures of communication.

Directed by Justin Petty · Written by Justin Petty

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Adam Edwards Dave
Joseph Graham Carl
Lindsay Gustin Jess
Bobby Dornbos Randy
Sami Ismail Miguel
Kam Franklin Health Dept. Operator (voice)
AJ Latta Young Dave
Anthony Obi Aspirin Dealer
Stephani Palmer Dr. Dubbard
Anna Tran Clerk

Make it a double feature

3h 25m together

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