Paper Man is a 2009 independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Kieran and Michele Mulroney. Richard is a failed novelist who still talks to his childhood imaginary superhero friend, Captain Excellent. At the urging of his wife Claire, Richard has moved to a Long Island beach community for the winter season in order to overcome his writer's block. There, Richard meets 17-year-old Abby and hires her as a weekly babysitter, even though he has no children. Their tenuous friendship is sparked by Richard's awe over Abby's youth and innocence and Abby's enjoyment of Richard's writing.... They eventually grow so close that their relationships seems to be similar to that of a father and daughter. Abby tells Richard about her twin sister, Amy's, death, while Richard confides in her about his failing marriage. Meanwhile Christopher, who has been there for Abby since Amy's death, watches her relationship with Richard grow, and though he feels neglected by Abby, all he wants is for her to be happy, no matter what that means for him.
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| Release date: | June 15, 2009 |
| Directed by: | Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 110 Minutes |
| Producer: | Richard N. Gladstein, Guymon Casady, Ara Katz, Art Spigel |
| Editor: | Sam Seig |
| Cinematography: | Eigil Bryld |
| Screenplay by: | Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney |
| Genre: | Comedy |