Underplayed Gems

Numb (2007)

Numb poster
Directed by
Harris Goldberg
Genre
drama film, romantic comedy
Country
United States, Canada
Runtime
1h 33m
Rated
R
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 120 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man struggling with depersonalization disorder tries to navigate his daily life and relationships. He meets a woman who challenges his emotional numbness and pulls him toward connection.

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What happens

Numb is a 2007 American dark romantic comedy film starring Matthew Perry and written and directed by Harris Goldberg. According to an interview with Goldberg on a bonus feature of the DVD release, he was inspired to write the screenplay by his own experience battling depersonalization disorder and clinical depression. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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