Eavesdrop

Aug 1, 2008

1h 39m

★ 4.6

Life is in the listening..

Overview

Two chess players face off at a busy café, studying both the pieces on the board and the unfolding dramas at the neighboring tables. While a young couple fumbles through an uncomfortable blind date, a longtime marriage begins to crumble. Meanwhile, a pair of film noir fans suspect they're witnessing a real-life murder. This is an ensemble drama about conversations overheard in a bustling New York City bistro. With every whispered word, we gain a greater understanding of the big picture being formed all around us. From lovers' quarrels to artistic musings and hushed confessions, a crowded restaurant is the perfect place to discover just what strangers will say when they think no one else is listening.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Clara

Alejandra Ambrosi

Chapman

Josh Barrett

Val

Jeanine Bartel

Serge

Steve Benisty

Joceyln

Pepper Binkley

Royston

Michael Countryman

Frenchman

Simon Jutras

Bea

Simona Morecroft

Tesia Nicoli

Oliver

George Riddle

Casper

Alan Ruck

French Woman

Stephanie Szostak

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