Matt Pierson is in the crosshairs of middle-age, struggling with divorce, loss and meaning in his life, when he meets a man in a bookstore who may not be quite what he seems.
The Dealer Smiles is an oddity in the film universe. An inspirational comedy revolving around divorce, guilt and death. A journey without ever leaving a room. Theological without being religious. Philosophical without being… well, boring. It uses a healthy dose of humor to raise serious questions about faith, forgiveness, suffering, God, and yes, even chocolate. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a few laughs. But don’t be surprised if something sparks an idea, reminds you of a question you’ve mulled over for years but weren’t sure you were supposed to ask, or even starts a conversation that will last long after the closing credits. The Dealer Smiles offers no answers. But it just might make you more comfortable with the questions.
The Dealer Smiles was written by life-long Indiana resident Laurence Adams, was filmed entirely in Indiana, features an all-Hoosier cast, was directed by Nathan Crowder (another life-long Hoosier), and was produced by the Indiana-based Two Fish Productions and SILO Cinemaworks.
