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2008 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 99 min Ages 8+
By: Matthew Miele With: Josh Barrett, Pepper Binkley, Simon Jutras, Anna Chlumsky, Wendie Malick

Ensemble drama about conversations overheard in a bistro: two chess players see unfolding dramas; a couple endures an uncomfortable blind date; a marriage crumbles; and film-noir fans think that they're witnessing a real-life murder.

Filmium rating
54%

Mood

Intimate
Intriguing
Reflective
Tense
Tension-Filled

Cast & Crew

Matthew Miele
Josh Barrett
Simon Jutras
Pepper Binkley
Wendie Malick
Anna Chlumsky
Michael Countryman
Steve Benisty
Jeanine Bartel
Alejandra Ambrosi
Chris Parnell

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up
Ensemble Dialogue
Multi-Thread Narrative
Naturalistic
Observational
Urban Setting

Narrative Structure

Ensemble Narrative
Interwoven Stories

Pace

Conversational
Dialogue-Driven
Fast-Paced
Moderate
Steady

Style

Dialogue-Driven
Ensemble
Realistic

Time-Period

2000S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Mistrust
Relationship Tensions
Secrets Overheard

Characters

Chess Players
Film Noir Fans
Strangers
Young Couple

Ending

Ambiguous
Open-Ended

Historical Context

Contemporary 2000S

Key Plot Points

Blind Date Awkwardness
Marriage Unraveling
Murder Suspicion

Plot

Hidden Conversations
Interconnected Stories
Interpersonal Conflicts
Murder Mystery
Romantic Tension
Urban Café Drama

Setting

Busy Restaurant
New York Café
Social Hub
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Café Setting
Urban New York

Theme

Eavesdropping
Human Connection
Interpersonal Secrets
Overheard Truths
Social Dynamics
Urban Life

Genre

Drama
Ensemble
Mystery
Slice Of Life
Urban

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Art House Fans
Dialogue Lovers
Drama Enthusiasts
Urban Dwellers

Titles

Eavesdrop

Release Year

2008
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