A Wonderful Life (2023)
It’s October. Bailey cares for his mom, who suffers from chronic pain. He's on the mend from the loss of his dog, when he's given notice by his employer that he's being permanently laid-off after Christmas. Adding to Bailey’s anxieties, his childhood best friend, Greyson, comes to visit after not seeing Bailey for thirty years. Time spent with Greyson gives Bailey new hope, a new love… and shows him what a wonderful life he truly has.
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It’s October. Bailey cares for his mom, who suffers from chronic pain. He's on the mend from the loss of his dog, when he's given notice by his employer that he's being permanently laid-off after Christmas. Adding to Bailey’s anxieties, his childhood best friend, Greyson, comes to visit after not seeing Bailey for thirty years. Time spent with Greyson gives Bailey new hope, a new love… and shows him what a wonderful life he truly has.
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Written By:Jeff London
In Theaters:12/20/2023
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Runtime:81 minutes
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