Peridot
5.8
2022
1 hr 3 min
Drama
, Romance
Gabriel, a young male gigolo, works on Skid Row to send money to his mother back home. He forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author. “Peridot” breaks down the barriers and labels in a deeply ageist culture – a story that exemplifies that love and friendship know no age, race, gender, or label.
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- Cast:
- Shayne Pax , Harry Hains , Susan Moore Harmon , Carole Ita White , Erin Hammond , Katarina Hughes , Meredith Thomas
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I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.
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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
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It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
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