A muffin-baking virgin’s quest for motherhood turns Manhattan upside down when her gynecologist and a professional clown compete for her heart!
After being jilted at the altar at age 19, Leila Sweet swore off men forever—until she decides she wants a baby at 29. She places a personal ad seeking potential mates, but finds herself torn between her charming gynecologist Dr. Beverly Kirk and a persistent professional clown named Eddie.
Original title: Cherry (1999)
⭐️ STARRING
Shalom Harlow (Leila Sweet)
Jake Weber (Dr. Beverly Kirk)
Isaach de Bankolé (Menu Man)
Laurel Holloman (Evy Sweet)
Donovan Leitch Jr. (Eddie)
Gil Rogers (Uncle Ernest)
David McCallum (Mammy)
Aleksa Palladino (Darcy)
🎬 CREW CREDITS
Directed by Jon Glascoe & Joseph Pierson (directorial debut)
Written by Terry Reed
Cinematography by Phil Abraham (Law & Order, The Sopranos)
Costume Design by MaryAnne McAlpin-Giraldo (The Sopranos)
Original Music by Joel Goodman (The Wonder Years)
🎯 WHY WATCH?
This quirky romantic comedy serves up 90s indie charm with a side of muffin-shop madness!
Shalom Harlow’s delightful lead performance as the determined Leila Sweet!
Features David McCallum (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) in a hilarious supporting role! 🎭
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• Romance • Comedy • Rom-com • Indie • 90s • Quirky • NYC • Cult
