A comedy with dramatic elements, this film follows a
variety of Los Angeles residents as they live their lives and face some
daunting challenges during one summer. By their sides, helping with presence
and love are their dogs. Directed by Ken Marino and written by Elissa Matsueda
and Erica Oyama, the film follows a barista (Vanessa Hudgens) waiting for an
opportunity to put her education to good use, a lonely widower (Ron Cephas
Jones) whose dog goes missing, a morning show host (Nina Dobrev) who can't quite
seem to keep herself together, and others brought together by their canine
companions. The film celebrates respect, forgiveness, responsibility and
generosity.
Watch out for: Two crass
terms, some negative comments about marriage and pregnancy.
Rated: A-II, adults and
adolescents; MPAA: PG
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