Paul Miller (Paul Rudd – Friends, The Cider House Rules) has struggled as an actor in Hollywood for years, and now he’s had enough. But not just of show business-of life. In two days, he’s going to kill himself. But in true Hollywood style, he’s hired a film crew to chronicle his last moments and the events leading up to them; it’s the role of a lifetime. Often ironic and darkly comical, this is the story of a man searching for meaning and hope. This is the story of two days in the life of Paul Miller. The only question is, will they be his last?
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Set in 1905. The story focuses on a young and inexperienced man in a revolutionary execution squad. He does his killing job out of idealism, and for the love of a woman. The young student murders a Russian spy and is afterwards arrested by the police. Much to his surprise he is released after a session with the traitor-judge, hinting at some leaks in the organisation. Student reports his suspicions back to the organisation, but in response is given a new hit mission.
Bianca, a tenth grader, has never gone on a date, but she isn’t allowed to go out with boys until her older sister Kat gets a boyfriend. The problem is, Kat rubs nearly everyone the wrong way. But Bianca and the guy she has her eye on, Joey, are eager, so Joey fixes Kat up with Patrick, a new kid in town just bitter enough for Kat.
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