Friends and Lovers
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jim
Claire
Tom
Bill
Waiter
Eric
Jennifer
Dan
Father
Ross

Friends and Lovers
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Overview
After a failed relationship with a waitress, a young gay man is challenged by his love for a straight mechanic.
Release Date
2010-08-07
Average
4.9
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
Jim and Tom were friends. Claire and Jim were lovers. Then things got honest...
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