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A Cool, Dry Place

1998 · 97 min

A quiet, heartfelt drama about a single father navigating love and responsibility, with a gentle, realistic touch.

Directed by
John N. Smith
Genres
Drama, Romance
Tagline
love, sex and starting over...
Overview
Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.

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Directed by
John N. Smith
Genres
Drama, Romance
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • parenthood
  • love
  • family
  • betrayal
  • redemption
Places
  • small town
  • home
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour3
Realism8
Romance6
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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