Raving (film)

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Raving is a 2007 American short film written and directed by Julia Stiles, produced by Plum Pictures, and starring Bill Irwin and Zooey Deschanel.

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In New York City, a man in a suit and tie has undisclosed problems: his corporate I.D. has expired and he's denied entrance to an office building. A young woman cadges money from strangers with an emotional story of losing her ride home and needing funds. One morning at a diner, he offers her a job. She accepts with an eye to anything of value in his flat. Then, his conversation turns to raving.

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The film is hosted on Elle Magazine's website.


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