What My Love Is For

Jun 1, 2016

1h 19m

★ 7.5

Overview

A young gay writer inherits his grandmother's crumbling East Hampton beach house, and while grappling with the financial burden, he falls for a charming painter who tempts him to trade his independence for a wealthy lover to save their dreams and their budding romance.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Production Companies

Philm It

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Cast

Philip

Philip Embury

Katie

Bianca Rutigliano

Doug

David Maloney

Hunter

Marshall Taylor Thurman

Maggie

Yvonne Erickson

Patrick

William L. Thomas

Kitty

Djaka Souaré

Leo is a successful author who is experiencing a tough writer's block. Feeling the pressure to finish the new installment of his popular series of books, Leo swaps homes with his best friend, Ellie, for a period of time. During his stay at Ellie's place, Leo ends up meeting Matt, who helps him get out of his own way when it comes to writing something new and inspiring. Leo and Matt's newfound friendships turn into something far more meaningful, just as Ellie is experiencing a similar situation with Sam.

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