"Every few years, a film appears that portrays the relationships
among a group of friends while capturing the exact spirit of a specific
time in America (Diner, The Return of the Secaucus Seven, and The
Big Chill, to name a few). The tradition continues with The
Broken Hearts Club, but this time, there's a twist: all the characters
are gay. In the palm-shaded oasis of West Hollywood, we meet Dennis,
a promising photographer. As he prepares to celebrate his 28th birthday,
he laments, "I can't decide if my friends are the best or worst
thing that ever happened to me." The gang includes Benji, the punkish
innocent with a penchant for gym bodies; Cole, the charismatic actor
who accidentally keeps stealing everybody's guy; Patrick, the cynical
quipster; and Taylor, resident drama queen. And then there's Jack,
providing sage advice and steady work, the beloved patriarch whose
restaurant is a haven for them all. If any of the characters sound
familiar, they are intended to. First-time director Berlanti has
risen to the challenge of representing a specific lifestyle in all
of its vicissitudes." (The San Francisco International Lesbian and
Gay Film Festival)
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