This one's for all my people in New York... David Boyle's indie comedy Surrogate Valentine, starring our musician pal Goh Nakamura, gets a theatrical release starting this Friday, September 30, and plays through October 6 at the ReRun in Brooklyn. Here's the trailer:
And here's the synopsis:
In Dave Boyle's sweet romantic comedy, SURROGATE VALENTINE, San Francisco musician and rising star Goh Nakamura's (playing himself) life of solitude is disrupted when he is hired to teach TV actor Danny Turner (Chadd Stoops) how to play guitar for an upcoming film. Hellbent on accurately portraying Goh's mellow vibe for his role, Danny meticulously studies his every move. Together, the two embark on a hilarious West Coast adventure involving live gigs, groupies, shotgun-wielding record exes and an unexpected friendship. Along the way, Goh discovers that Danny may be the missing puzzle piece in his life-long chase for Rachel (Lynn Chen), the one that got away.Director David Boyle will be there for a Q&A at Friday night's shows, with a music performance by star Goh Nakamura. Plus, you'll get an exclusive look at the trailer for Surrogate Valentine 2. Yes, they've been working on a sequel. For more information, and to order tickets, go to Eventbrite here.