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The Romantic (2009)
Set in a world of autumn landscapes, a young man, the Romantic, falls out of love with his girlfriend. He visits the goddess Love, asking her to restore his feelings. She warns him this is not a good idea, but when he persists she reluctantly agrees. When he returns to his girlfriend he finds her with another man. Feeling betrayed by the gods Love, Hate and Time, he sets out with his companion, Patience, seeking revenge.
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Set in a world of autumn landscapes, a young man, the Romantic, falls out of love with his girlfriend. He visits the goddess Love, asking her to restore his feelings. She warns him this is not a good idea, but when he persists she reluctantly agrees. When he returns to his girlfriend he finds her with another man. Feeling betrayed by the gods Love, Hate and Time, he sets out with his companion, Patience, seeking revenge.
Rating:NR
Genre:Action, Animation, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Romance
Written By:Michael Heneghan
In Theaters:2/14/2009
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:All the Friendly Beasts
Cast
Michael Heneghan
Director
Jason Salerno
Romance (voice)
Christopher Magee
Patience (voice)
Peter Stambler
Fat Daddy (voice)
Alee Spadoni
Po (voice)
Ron Blasdell
Pjorrc (voice)
Jacqueline Heneghan
The Vent Monger / Love (voice)
Tom Hogan
King Crookie / Mr. Gord / The Butcher (voice)
Roger Taylor
Rumpelstiltskin (voice)
Sarah Vaghari
Young Love
Alex Albrecht
The Spank (voice)
Nathan V. Terry
The Baker / Candlestick Maker (voice)
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