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Dean returns to New York and finishes his book. Robert now lives in an apartment in the city. Dean apologizes for not being there, and finally reconciles with his dad. Dean sends a message and signed copy of his book to Eric, telling him of what he's learned about loss and healing. Robert sees Carol
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step as a filmmaker will look like." Critiques of the film focused on the movie's similarity to others in the genre, at some points failing to differentiate itself from its more successful influences.
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