Movie: Trying

Top 4 Billed Cast

Lindsay LaVanchy
Lindsay LaVanchy

Nora

Christos Kalabogias
Christos Kalabogias

Izak

Samuel Barron
Samuel Barron

Alex

Susan Kemp
Susan Kemp

Sarah

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    A friendship breakup film. "Trying" follows Nora and Sarah, two childhood best friends who haven't seen each other in almost a year, as they meet for coffee and take a walk around Glassell Park in Los Angeles. Inspired by films like My Dinner with Andre and The Before Trilogy, as well as Esther Perel's podcast, "Trying" explores a critical moment in Nora and Sarah’s relationship as they confront the fear of having grown apart but T-R-Y to reconnect.

  • Release Date

    2021-10-02

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    10

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