The Five-Year Engagement
A comedy about the journey between popping the question and tying the knot.
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A warm, playful romantic comedy about the messy reality of long engagements, balancing genuine affection with comedic obstacles and relationship friction.
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.
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