Jemaine Clement stars in James C. Strouse's indie comedy 'People Places Things'

James C. Strouse's film 'People Places Things' (2015) follows Will Henry, a talented cartoonist and college professor in New York, still reeling from his wife Charlie's affair with his former friend Gary a year after their separation. Despite his twin six-year-old daughters Clio and Colette moving on, Will remains traumatized and single. A meddlesome student's unconventional intervention pushes him to restart his life. Strouse, known for 'Lonesome Jim' and 'Grace is Gone', crafts a lighthearted yet intelligent comedy exploring love, separation, and the permanence of parenthood versus the fragility of marriage. The film stars Jemaine Clement as the disheveled, artistically inclined Will, who desperately tries to win back his wife but must accept the futility of his efforts and navigate dating in New York as a single father. The indie aesthetic and gentle narrative delve into the frustrating daily reality of a sensitive, generous man too timid to face painful life changes. Ultimately, the film suggests love never fully ends but transforms for a higher purpose, allowing individuals to become their best selves despite crucial choices and overwhelming difficulties.