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The Big Split (1999)

The Big Split poster
Directed by
Martin Hynes
Genre
romantic comedy
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
3.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A composer working as a driving instructor meets a documentary filmmaker who is learning to drive. Their growing connection leads to funny and warm moments as they deal with their own life goals.

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What happens

The Big Split is a 1999 romantic comedy independent film written, directed and produced by Martin Hynes, and starring Hynes and Judy Greer. The film won a Golden Trailer award in 2001 in the category "Best Trailer - No Budget". Plot of the film: "The Big Split" is a romantic comedy that follows Frank, a composer who works as a driving instructor to pay his bills, and Tracy, a New York-born documentary filmmaker learning to drive. Their unexpected connection leads to comedic and heartfelt moments as they navigate their personal and professional lives. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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