The Big Ask

May. 30,2014      NR
Rating:
4.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.

David Krumholtz as  Andrew
Zachary Knighton as  Dave
Jason Ritter as  Owen
Melanie Lynskey as  Hannah
Gillian Jacobs as  Emily
Ahna O'Reilly as  Zoe
Dale Dickey as  Lori
French Stewart as  Rich
Ned Beatty as  Old Man Carl

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