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A Simple Curve

Torn between continuing as the woodworking partner of his father, Jim (Michael Hogan), and striking out on his own, Caleb (Kris Lemche) sees an opportunity when Jim's old buddy (Matt Craven) comes to their small town with a proposition. But Jim's stubborn idealism may quash the deal. A new relationship with single mom Lee (Pascale Hutton) also complicates things for Caleb in this moving drama set in the mountains of British Columbia.
Netflix Rating: 3.2
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A refreshing take on an overused theme -- dysfunctional father-son connections -- starts gently and gets more compelling as it glides along like a woodworker's sharpened plane over smooth surfaces. full review

Ken Eisner, Variety

Possesses wisdom that is rare for film these days, let alone a debut. full review

Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Yes, there's craft in Nealon's writing, but it seems more suited to the riffing non-sequiturs of episodic television than the narrative arc of a film. full review

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
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  • Release Year: 2005
  • MPAA Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 92 min
  • Available From: Dec 20, 2008
  • Available Until: Dec 31, 2099
  • Remaining: 31635 days left
  • Queued by: 91 people
Directed By
Aubrey Nealon
Cast
Sarah Lind, Matt Craven, Michael Robinson, Kett Turton, Kris Lemche, Pascale Hutton, Hank Hastings, Ben Cotton, Michael Hogan
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