The Wendell Baker Story
“Why not call him a hero?”
ComedyDramaRomance
Luke Wilson plays a good-hearted ex-con who gets a job in a retirement hotel. Three elderly residents help him win back his girlfriend as he lends them a hand in fighting hotel corruption.
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A gentle, character-driven dramedy about finding connection in unexpected places. It feels like a warm hug from a familiar friend, offering a quiet, hopeful look at second chances and the bonds we form.
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