The Good Heart

2009, Movie, 1h 35min

Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.

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6.8

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Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...en lille, vennesæl historie fra en New Yorker-bar med gode folk i hovedrollerne og en sympatisk tone.

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The Good Heart tells the story of Jacques, a gruff and ailing bar owner, who takes Lucas, a young homeless man, under his wing as his successor. Despite their rocky relationship, Jacques trains Lucas in the art of bartending and life, but struggles to accept Lucas' soft spot for the bar's patrons. As they grow closer, Jacques' cynicism begins to fade, and he learns to appreciate the value of human connection. However, their bond is put to the test when April, a charming flight attendant, enters the picture and causes tension between the two. Ultimately, Jacques is faced with a difficult decision that will determine the future of his beloved bar and his own legacy.

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You can stream The Good Heart on: Apple TV Store

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The Good Heart was released in theaters on September 11, 2009.

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