
Manhattan(1979)
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.


Will Henry is a newly single graphic novelist balancing being a parent to his young twin daughters and teaching a classroom full of college students, all the while trying to navigate the rich complexities of new love and letting go of the woman who left him.

Jemaine Clement
Will Henry

Regina Hall
Diane

Stephanie Allynne
Charlie

Jessica Williams
Kat

Michael Chernus
Gary

Aundrea Gadsby
Clio

Gia Gadsby
Colette

Matthew Maher
Improv Partner

Dionne Audain
Nanny
Nancy Eng
Meanne
People, Places, Things is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of new york city, pizza, writer, divorce. Directed by Jim Strouse, it stars Jemaine Clement, Regina Hall, Stephanie Allynne. Will Henry is a newly single graphic novelist balancing being a parent to his young twin daughters and teaching a classroom full of college students, all the while trying to navigate the rich complexities of new love and letting go of the woman who left him.
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