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Overview

In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Beatrice Kitsos

Beatrice Kitsos

Liz Buxbaum

David Iacono

David Iacono

Wes Bennett

Deacon Phillippe

Deacon Phillippe

Michael Young

Nicole Bruner

Nicole Bruner

Jocelyn

Luke Kirby

Luke Kirby

Brian Buxbaum

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Helena

Claire Coffee

Claire Coffee

Martha Buxbaum

Ora Duplass

Ora Duplass

Laney Morgan

Veronica Garrubbo

Alex

Kynlee Heiman

Kynlee Heiman

Young Liz Buxbaum

Creative team

Directed by: Julia Hart
Written by: Julia Hart
Jordan Horowitz
Produced by: Jordan Horowitz
Shauna Phelan

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