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The Comedian

Touching drama about a thirtysomething comedian looking for happiness.

Drama 2013 79 mins

Director: Tom Shkolnik

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Overview

Ed is an aspiring comedian frustrated in life and love. When he begins a promising relationship with a younger man, it has unexpected issues with best friend and flatmate Elisa. This astute, witty, affecting look at the tortuous path to modern happiness boasts great performances from Edward Hogg (White Lightnin'), Elisa Lasowski (Somers Town) and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits, Utopia).

Director

Tom Shkolnik

Featuring

Edward Hogg , Elisa Lasowski , Nathan Stewart Jarrett , Steven Robertson and Brett Goldstein

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Contains strong language, sex and sex references

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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