Book of Love

Book of Love

Book of Love

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Book of Love

"When good people do bad things."

2004

1h 23m

4.5(29 votes)

Drama

Overview

Living among fusty academics, an unusual young man gets between a high school history teacher and his wife.

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8 members

Acting

Simon Baker

David Walker

Simon Baker

Acting

Frances O'Connor

Elaine Walker

Frances O'Connor

Acting

Gregory Smith

Chet Becker

Gregory Smith

Acting

Bryce Dallas Howard

Heather

Bryce Dallas Howard

Acting

Joanna Adler

Melissa

Joanna Adler

Acting

Sabrina Grdevich

Lilian

Sabrina Grdevich

Acting

Ari Graynor

Naomi

Ari Graynor

Acting

Beth MacDonald

Yoga Instructor

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