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LUV

LUV

Follow your hero. Or become your own man.

20135.81h 34m

Overview

Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.

Directed by Sheldon Candis
Written by Justin Wilson, Sheldon Candis
Box Office0Revenue: $135K

Top Cast

Common

Common

Uncle Vincent

Michael Rainey Jr.

Michael Rainey Jr.

Woody

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Arthur

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Mr. Fish

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Cofield

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Beverly

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Detective Holloway

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Detective Pratt

Themes & Keywords

ex-conmanhood

About LUV

LUV is a crime, drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of ex-con, manhood. Directed by Sheldon Candis, it stars Common, Michael Rainey Jr., Danny Glover. Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.

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