Higher Love
★ 6.4 · 2001 · 106m · Comedy · Romance
Ross, who lives with his eccentric Uncle Cullen, is desperately trying to become a successful businessman. When he attempts to sell the family wine collection to finance a new venture, his uncle hatches a plan to remind Ross of the talent he left behind.
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