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Lemon

Lemon

20174.41h 23m

Overview

Isaac has seen better days. His acting career is tanking, his blind girlfriend of 10 years plans to leave him, and his own family singles him out as a constant disappointment. Even as he takes a chance on new romance, he struggles to define his place in a world that has seemingly turned against him.

Directed by Janicza Bravo
Written by Janicza Bravo, Brett Gelman
Produced by David Bernon, Paul Bernon, Han West
Box Office0Revenue: $29K

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Top Cast

Brett Gelman

Brett Gelman

Isaac

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Ramona

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

Alex

Gillian Jacobs

Gillian Jacobs

Tracy

Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin

Guy Roach

Kayla Harrity

Kayla Harrity

Susan

Shiri Appleby

Shiri Appleby

Ruthie

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally

Simone

Robin McDonald

Robin McDonald

Client

Nia Long

Nia Long

Cleo

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blindnesswoman director

About Lemon

Lemon is a drama, comedy film released in 2017 exploring themes of blindness, woman director. Directed by Janicza Bravo, it stars Brett Gelman, Judy Greer, Michael Cera. Isaac has seen better days. His acting career is tanking, his blind girlfriend of 10 years plans to leave him, and his own family singles him out as a constant disappointment. Even as he takes a chance on new romance, he struggles to define his place in a world that has seemingly turned against him.

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