A REAL PAIN

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Comedy, Drama | 89 MIN | US

Underwritten by Chelsea + Samuel Saxton

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

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Director	Jesse Eisenberg
Written By	Jesse Eisenberg
Produced By	Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, Jennifer Semler, Ewa Puszczynska
With	Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egylawan, Liza Sadovy + Daniel Oreskes
Distributor	Searchlight Pictures

WINNER - Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award US Dramatic

Sundance Film Festival 2024

Sundance Film Festival 2024
New York Film Festival 2024

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A REAL PAIN

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