I Play with the Phrase Each Other

Jan 18, 2014

1h 50m

★ 7.0

Overview

Jake is a neurotic young man who is persuaded by his friend Sean to leave his hometown to live in the big city. Sean is an eccentric poet who survives by swindling inexperienced customers on Craigslist. Upon arriving, Jake finds that Sean has disappeared and - alone, jobless, homeless, and broke - he struggles to fit into the city’s bleak, nocturnal landscape. Through riveting phone conversations the details of Jake’s strained relationships with distant friends, former lovers, and forgotten family are revealed.

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Cast

Sean

Jay Alvarez

Erin

Megan Kopp

Jake

Will Hand

Zane

Alexander Fraser

General Manager

Robert Thrush

Jamario

Big Dogg

Deondra/Tiffany

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