Dedication

Production and Year: USA, 2007 Original Title: Dedication Genre: Drama, Romantic Comedy Director: Justin Theroux Screenplay: David Bromberg Cast: Billy Crudup, Mandy Moore, Tom Wilkinson Medical Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders Description: Henry Roth is a children’s book author suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. His only friend is Rudy, the illustrator of his books, who has a brain tumor. Rudy dies, leaving Henry with a contract signed with the publisher to write another book. The publisher chooses Lucy as the new illustrator. After many clashes, Henry and Lucy develop feelings for each other. Henry must fight—to win Lucy over, he must overcome his own limitations. A great, optimistic film. One of the few romantic comedies that truly captivated me.