The Unbelievable Truth

The Unbelievable Truth

1989 · 90 min · EN · R · 6.8 (91 votes)
Dir. Hal Hartley · Starring Adrienne Shelly, Robert John Burke, Christopher Cooke, Julia McNeal, Katherine Mayfield, Gary Sauer · Music Jim Coleman

Can a nice girl from Long Island find happiness with a mass murderer?

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After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...

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A low-key, character-driven dramedy that feels like a forgotten indie gem. It’s a quiet exploration of memory and connection, with a dry wit and a deeply human core.

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