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Making the Rules

Movie·2014·Drama, Romance·1h 18m·Directed by Jimbo Lee

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The life of Abby is centered around the fast-paced days of being a successful sous-chef and her marriage to Matt, a loving husband. A sudden accident in the kitchen forces her to leave the job she loves, and worse, to forgo a dream promotion. As the hottest summer in L.A. history reaches its peak, she faces an extreme challenge: doing nothing. The summer intensifies as she confronts a growing emotional gulf between herself and her husband, much unsolicited advice from her prying girlfriend and the temptation of an old flame..

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Jaime PresslyJaime PresslyAbbyRobin ThickeRobin ThickeShaunTygh RunyanTygh RunyanMattJoey Lauren AdamsJoey Lauren AdamsBeccaFrances ConroyFrances ConroyMotherSteve AgeeSteve AgeeRick the Repairman
Margherita Coiro
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