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A Good Person

A Good Person

Sometimes we find hope where we least expect it.

20237.02h 8m

Overview

Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.

Directed by Zach Braff
Written by Zach Braff
Produced by Pamela Koffler, Noah Segal, Christine Vachon
Box Office0Revenue: $2.2M

Top Cast

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh

Allison

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Daniel

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Diane

Celeste O'Connor

Celeste O'Connor

Ryan

Zoe Lister-Jones

Zoe Lister-Jones

Simone

Chinaza Uche

Chinaza Uche

Nathan

Toby Onwumere

Toby Onwumere

Jesse

Nichelle Hines

Nichelle Hines

Molly

Ignacio Diaz-Silverio

Ignacio Diaz-Silverio

Quinn

Alex Wolff

Alex Wolff

Mark

Themes & Keywords

vietnam veteranpost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)forgivenessdrug addictionbrother-in-lawfiancétraumaex fiancéfather-in-lawaddictionwhiskeygriefsingingorphanfootball (soccer)car accidentsex talkdeathteenage sexualityhaircutsister-in-lawprescription drug abusepianomodel trainaddiction recoveryretired policeman

About A Good Person

A Good Person is a drama, comedy film released in 2023 exploring themes of vietnam veteran, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), forgiveness, drug addiction, brother-in-law, fiancé. Directed by Zach Braff, it stars Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman, Molly Shannon. Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.

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