Happiness is a state of mind
Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.
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Cast
- Matthew BroderickBen Singer
- Sanaa LathanKhadi
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsIbu
- Philip Baker HallThe Man
- Jesse Tyler FergusonCyril
- Jodelle FerlandSandra
- Ally WalkerEliza
- Mia FordMaxine - Cyril's Daughter
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- Joshua GoldinDirector
- Joshua GoldinWriter
- Daniel ShulmanDirector of Photography
- Craig RicheyOriginal Music Composer
- Jeff CanavanEditor
- Miranda BaileyProducer
- Glenn WilliamsonProducer
- Matthew LeutwylerProducer
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