The Love Patient

The Love Patient

When Candy and Flowers Don’t Do the Trick

NR 2011 · 95 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

A handsome and self-centered ad executive pretends he has life-threatening cancer to win back the love of his ex.

Directed by Michael Simon · Written by Michael Simon

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