A Very Serious Person (2006)

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A young boy with an obsessive enthusiasm for old-Hollywood forms a warm bond with his effeminate Danish mentor as Psycho Beach Party and Die, Mommie, Die! director Charles Busch turns in his camp card to craft an uncharacteristically low-key and highly-personal {drama} about self-acceptance and… More A young boy with an obsessive enthusiasm for old-Hollywood forms a warm bond with his effeminate Danish mentor as Psycho Beach Party and Die, Mommie, Die! director Charles Busch turns in his camp card to craft an uncharacteristically low-key and highly-personal {drama} about self-acceptance and personal perseverance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Charles Busch
Genres: Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy

In Theaters: May 5, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Nov 20, 2007
Studio: Wolfe Video

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Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com
A Very Serious Person is about unusual people in unusual circumstances, but that doesn't make it particularly interesting.

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Charles Busch wrote and directed this comedy drama about a male nurse who arrives to care for a terminally ill woman and forms a warm friendship with her sensitive 13 year old grandson. Poignant film can be overly precious at times, but ultimately benefits from the engaging and… More
Charles Busch wrote and directed this comedy drama about a male nurse who arrives to care for a terminally ill woman and forms a warm friendship with her sensitive 13 year old grandson. Poignant film can be overly precious at times, but ultimately benefits from the engaging and sincere performance of P.J. Verhoest, its young star.