In the film, Solo is a down-on-his-luck writer who is encouraged by his psychiatrist to get a dog. Solo meets his love interest, who he assumes to be a dog owner when meeting her at a dog play park, but dog problems stand in their way.
Acting
Giovanni Ribisi's exquisite anxious energy—king of the sad-sack.
Writing
Scott Caan's dialogue feels improvised but lands with surprising truth.
Director
Scott Caan
Giovanni Ribisi
Solo
Lynn Collins
Lola
Scott Caan
Casper
Mena Suvari
Jules
Sarah Shahi
Candy
Kevin Corrigan
Benny
Tito Ortiz
Frank
Don Cheadle
Dr. Nourmand (uncredited)
Brian Goodman
Joe the Guard
Jennifer Carpenter
Redheaded Waitress
Joanna Krupa
Taffy
Crispian Belfrage
Jeffrey the Butler
Med Abrous
Brad
Melissa Keller
Escalator Girl
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Scott Caan wrote, directed, and cast himself as the charismatic best friend. Classic multi-hyphenate move.
This 2006 indie captures peak 'sad dude in Silver Lake' energy before it became a Twitter punchline.
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