There's Always Vanilla

There's Always Vanilla

Every woman knows why the wrong man is irresistible!

197193 min4.6 / 10

A satirical, character-driven comedy-drama about an unconventional May-December relationship that explores dependency, desire, and the messy compromises of adult connection.

A young man returns home to Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman, on whom he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support.

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