Underplayed Gems

Hello Lonesome (2010)

Hello Lonesome poster
Directed by
Adam Reid
Genre
drama film, comedy film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 16 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This movie follows three separate stories about people who are lonely in New York City. A widower tries to connect with a phone sex operator, a woman helps her shut-in neighbor, and a struggling actor finds an unexpected friendship. They each try to overcome their isolation in small ways.

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What happens

Hello Lonesome is a 2010 American comedy drama directed by Adam Reid. It won numerous awards including at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Bahamas International Film Festival. It was also nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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