Friends & Lovers

A breezy, talky ensemble piece that ambles through romantic mix-ups and mild soul-searching with a genial, low-stakes charm.

Directed by

George Haas

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Starring

George Newbern, Alison Eastwood, Neill Barry

Tagline

... can you tell the difference?

Overview

Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.

How it feels

Light, romantic, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, friendship, family, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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