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Only the Lonely
Comedy, Romance
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy tender, character-driven romantic comedy about breaking free from parental control without sacrificing family affection.
- Tone
- warm, romantic, lighthearted
- Payoff
- swoon, amusement
- Pacing
- steady
- Intensity
- gentle
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- romantic independence, family obligation, possessiveness, belonging
- Setting
- contemporary, working-class urban neighborhood