Lovely by Surprise
Genres
Overview
Lovely by Surprise follows the journey of novelist Marian Walker as she attempts to finish her first novel. Facing the age-old problem of writer’s block, Marian seeks advice from a mentor and ex-lover. His seemingly innocent advice to kill the book’s protagonist unleashes chaos in her life as a willful protagonist escapes from her novel and appears in the unresolved corners of her past.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
2007-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Carrie Preston
Marian
Michael Chernus
Humkin
Dallas Roberts
Mopekey
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