Movie Description:
Ben Singer is a failed children`s folk singer, a career proofreader, a less- than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhapsthe most negative man alive.Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben`s only comfort comes from regular chess games andfriendly debates on gametheory with his Senegalese roommateIbou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben`s pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou`s sister Khadifor Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.