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Was this a screenplay from a book?


The story hints at such depth behind each character... I sure hope there is a book to read. Does anyone know?

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That was also my thought. Like the book got shoved into a haphazard screen play. It picked someone's favorite moments without a comprehensive plan.
Each character and relationship was introduced, got dropped off, and ended like something happened but we didn't see it. I gave the film a 7 for effort but I felt like too much was taken on perhaps as every relationship didn't have time to develop much.

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An original screenplay based on a very similar experience the writer had.

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