Cafe Romeo

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Cafe Romeo ★★ 1991 (R)

Tale of 20-something friendships forged in the neighborhood coffeehouse of a heavily Italian community. Lia (Stewart) is a waitress who dreams of becoming a fashion designer, but her marriage to a small time hood holds her back. Crombie, her cousin by marriage, is a dental student confused about his future, but very much in love with Lia. Quiet movie boasts average script that's helped along by strong performances. Originally broadcast on Canadian TV. 93m/C VHS . CA Catherine Mary Stewart, Jonathan Crombie; D: Rex Bromfield.

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