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A Cool, Dry Place

1998 · 1h 37m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)

love, sex and starting over...

Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.

Directed by
John N. Smith
Written by
Matthew McDuffie
Based on the novel by
Michael Grant Jaffe
Starring
Vince Vaughn, Monica Potter, Joey Lauren Adams, Bobby Moat
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