Me and You and Everyone We Know
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Me and You and Everyone We Know

'Me and You and Everyone We Know' is a poetic and penetrating observation of how people struggle to connect with one another in an isolating and conte...mporary world. Christine Jesperson is a lonely artist and "Eldercab" driver who uses her fantastical artistic visions to draw her aspirations and objects of desire closer to her. Richard Swersey, a newly single shoe salesman and father of two boys, is prepared for amazing things to happen. But when he meets the captivating Christine, he panics. Life is not so oblique for Richard's six-year-old Robby, who is having a risqué Internet romance with a stranger, and his fourteen-year-old brother Peter who becomes the guinea pig for neighborhood girls -- practicing for their future of romance and marriage. Show More

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ger, and his fourteen-year-old brother Peter, who becomes the guinea pig for neighborhood girls practicing for their future of romance and marriage. Meanwhile, Richard's ex-wife and their mother, Sylvie, is on her own search for emotional connection through a series of encounters with strangers online. As Christine and Richard navigate their own struggles to connect with others, they find solace and hope in their budding relationship.

'Me and You and Everyone We Know' explores themes of loneliness, human connection, and the challenges of communication in a modern society. Through the interactions of its diverse and eccentric characters, the film delves into the complexities of love, intimacy, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels disconnected. Directed by Miranda July, the film combines humor and heart, presenting a slice of life that is both tender and absurd.

With its poetic and evocative storytelling, 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' offers a unique and thought-provoking viewing experience. The performances by the talented cast, including Miranda July herself as Christine and John Hawkes as Richard, are captivating and authentic. The film received critical acclaim for its originality and depth, winning numerous awards at film festivals and earning praise for its exploration of contemporary relationships and the human condition.

Overall, 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' is a beautifully crafted film that invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences of connection and isolation in a rapidly changing world.