
Playing by Heart(1998)
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.


“Opposites attract. Families don't.”
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

Jonah Hill
Ezra

Lauren London
Amira

Eddie Murphy
Akbar

Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Shelley

Sam Jay
Mo

Nia Long
Fatima

Travis "Taco" Bennett
Omar

David Duchovny
Arnold

Molly Gordon
Liza

Deon Cole
Demetrius
You People is a romance, comedy film released in 2023 exploring themes of buddhism, interracial relationship, los angeles, california, racial tension, jewish family, family dynamics. Directed by Kenya Barris, it stars Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy. A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
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