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Matt and Mara

Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.

Top Cast

  • Deragh Campbell

    Deragh Campbell

    Mara

  • Matt Johnson

    Matt Johnson

    Matt

  • Mounir al Shami

    Mounir al Shami

    Samir

  • Emma Healey

    Emma Healey

    Emma

  • Avery Nayman

    Avery Nayman

    Avery

  • Marlowe Granados

    Marlowe Granados

    Maeve

  • Simon Reynolds

    Simon Reynolds

    Matt's Dad

  • Kinshuk Dhingra

    Kinshuk Dhingra

    Creative Writing Student

  • Georgia Tannis

    Georgia Tannis

    Professor Burke

Overview

Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.

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