Long Weekend

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    91 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2021
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Stephen Basilone
WRITTEN BY:
Steve Basilone
CAST INCLUDES:
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Finn Wittrock, Jim Rash, Damon Wayans Jr., Casey Wilson, Zoe Chao

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

In this brand-new romantic comedy, Finn Wittrock (THE BIG SHORT, AMERICAN HORROR STORY) stars as a struggling writer who starts an exciting weekend love affair with the enigmatic Vienna (Zoë Chao; LOVE LIFE, DOWNHILL), but will soon find out that they both have secrets that could lead to their own undoing. The Hollywood Reporter calls the film, "A moving reminder of the simple joys of making a meaningful emotional and physical connection with another human being."

SYNOPSIS

When down-on-his-luck Bart (Finn Wittrock) has a chance encounter with the enigmatic Vienna (Zoë Chao), the two fall fast and hard. An enchanted weekend courtship leads to unexpected revelations, but the secrets both carry could be their undoing or the chance for a fresh start.

Long Weekend

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    91 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2021
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Stephen Basilone
WRITTEN BY
Steve Basilone
CAST INCLUDES
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Finn Wittrock, Jim Rash, Damon Wayans Jr., Casey Wilson, Zoe Chao
In this brand-new romantic comedy, Finn Wittrock (THE BIG SHORT, AMERICAN HORROR STORY) stars as a struggling writer who starts an exciting weekend love affair with the enigmatic Vienna (Zoë Chao; LOVE LIFE, DOWNHILL), but will soon find out that they both have secrets that could lead to their own undoing. The Hollywood Reporter calls the film, "A moving reminder of the simple joys of making a meaningful emotional and physical connection with another human being."

When down-on-his-luck Bart (Finn Wittrock) has a chance encounter with the enigmatic Vienna (Zoë Chao), the two fall fast and hard. An enchanted weekend courtship leads to unexpected revelations, but the secrets both carry could be their undoing or the chance for a fresh start.

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