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Lonesome Jim
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After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.
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Synopsis
After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.
More about Lonesome Jim
Cast
Casey AffleckJim
Kevin CorriganTim
Liv TylerAnika
Mary Kay PlaceSally
Seymour CasselDonCredits
- Directed by
- Steve Buscemi
- Written by
- Jim Strouse
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Plum PicturesUnited States
- InDigEntUnited States
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