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Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities.


Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating, strangers Naima and Sergio make a pact to spend 24 straight hours together in an attempt to fast forward their relationship.

Alia Shawkat
Naima

Laia Costa
Sergio

Mae Whitman
Ellen

Hong Chau
Glow

Kate Berlant
Kathy

Kumail Nanjiani
Jake

Lindsay Burdge
Kate

Mark Duplass
Mark

Jay Duplass
Jay
Drew Langer
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Duck Butter is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of film in film, improvisation, insecurity, lgbt, chance meeting, bar singer. Directed by Miguel Arteta, it stars Alia Shawkat, Laia Costa, Mae Whitman. Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating, strangers Naima and Sergio make a pact to spend 24 straight hours together in an attempt to fast forward their relationship.
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