
The Big Ask(2014)
Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question.
The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.
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- Overview- The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants. 
- Release Date- 2014-05-30 
- Average- 4.8 
- Rating:2.4 starts
- Tagline- Six friends. Seven days. One super inappropriate question. 
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