Bringing Down the House

In this unexpected romantic comedy, uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson navigates the dating world after his divorce, seeking solace and companionship online. His digital search leads him to a captivating conversation with another lawyer, but upon their first face-to-face meeting, Peter finds himself confronted with an unforeseen reality: his new acquaintance is none other than an escaped African-American convict named Charlene. Despite his initial shock and trepidation, Charlene persuades him to take her case and fight for her innocence, opening up a world of chaos and self-discovery in Peter's previously orderly life. As the pair embark on this legal journey together, Charlene teaches Peter how to loosen up and embrace the unpredictability that life often throws our way.