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Touchy Feely

Touchy Feely

A self-improved comedy

20134.71h 29m

Overview

Abby is a sought after massage therapist and a free spirit, while her brother Paul thrives on routine, running a failing dental practice with his assistant and daughter Jenny. Suddenly, Abby develops an aversion to bodily contact, which not only makes her unable to do her job, but also severely affects her relationship with her boyfriend. As Abby navigates her way through an identity crisis, her brother's dental practice receives new life when clients seek out his “healing touch.”

Directed by Lynn Shelton
Written by Lynn Shelton
Produced by Steven Schardt
Box Office0Revenue: $35K

Top Cast

Rosemarie DeWitt

Rosemarie DeWitt

Abby

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Bronwyn

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Adrian

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

Jesse

T

Tomo Nakayama

Henry

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Jenny

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Paul

A

Amber Wolfe Wollam

Massage Client #1

E

Ethel R. Deans

Mrs. Elvsted

S

Shannon Kipp

Susan

Themes & Keywords

therapistbrotherecstasymassagekisscontactmasseusedrugsdentistmumblecoretouchwoman directorcyclistreikiaversion

About Touchy Feely

Touchy Feely is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of therapist, brother, ecstasy, massage, kiss, contact. Directed by Lynn Shelton, it stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Allison Janney, Ron Livingston. Abby is a sought after massage therapist and a free spirit, while her brother Paul thrives on routine, running a failing dental practice with his assistant and daughter Jenny. Suddenly, Abby develops an aversion to bodily contact, which not only makes her unable to do her job, but also severely affects her relationship with her boyfriend. As Abby navigates her way through an identity crisis, her brother's dental practice receives new life when clients seek out his “healing touch.”

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