After Words

Aug 21, 2015

1h 31m

★ 5.2

Everyone deserves a love story

Overview

Jane Taylor, a librarian, has lost her job. Depressed and suicidal, she decides to take a final wonderful trip to Costa Rica before swallowing a bottle of pills. Once there, she meets a younger man, Juan, a vibrant tour guide who takes her on an unexpected journey filled with adventure and romance.

Genres

Drama

Adventure

Production Companies

Mano a Mano Films

Classic Films

After Words Trailers

Cast

Jane Taylor

Marcia Gay Harden

Juan Chapa

Óscar Jaenada

Anna Chapa

Jenna Ortega

Nelson

Ron Canada

Carmen Chapa

Jackie Torres

Bikini Shop Employee

Sonni Paisley

Anne

Yvette Thor

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