"It's never too late for a second chance."

2017

1h 39m

7.0(179 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

After the early death of his wife, a mourning father moves with his teenage son across the country for a private school teaching job. Their lives begin to transform due to two unique women, who help them embrace life and love again

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10 featured cast members

Starring

J.K. Simmons

Bill Palet

Josh Wiggins

Wes Palet

Julie Delpy

Carine Roussel

Odeya Rush

Lacy Westman

Kevin Dunn

Paul Abernac

Kitana Turnbull

Annabelle Westman

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Raffi Akka

Jae Head

Gober

Harold Perrineau

Dr. Rollens

Tom Amandes

Davis Wilkes

Creative team

Directed by: Kurt Voelker
Written by: Kurt Voelker
Produced by: Matthew Baer

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