Almost Friends
A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a serious boyfriend. As they become closer, the line between friendship and intimacy is blurred, and the situation forces both to examine where they are in their lives.
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2017★ 6.1
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Uncorked
2020★ 6.1
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2023★ 6.2
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2001★ 5.9
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2022★ 7.5
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2023★ 6.3
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2014★ 6.1
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2003★ 6.2
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