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If you like your romances a little unstable, "Entanglement" is a hidden gem that's well worth your time. This 2017 Canadian indie features Thomas Middleditch — best known as the anxious coder from "Silicon Valley" — in a rare lead role. It is a creative stretch that completely works for him, anchoring a film that balances quirky charm with genuine emotional weight.The story follows Ben Layten (Middleditch), who is newly divorced and at his lowest when he learns a stunning family secret: His parents once adopted a baby girl, only to give her back the day they found out his mother was pregnant with him. Convinced this almost-sister is the missing puzzle piece that will finally fix his life, he tracks her down. Instead of finding a sibling, he falls for her, and that's when things go beautifully sideways.If that premise has you intrigued, the central performances will fully hook you. Middleditch and co-star Jess Weixler share a magnetic, crackling chemistry that keeps the narrative grounded even as the plot twists. Running a tight 85 minutes, it is the perfect feature to toss on for movie night tonight, and you can stream it free on Tubi right now.What is 'Entanglement' about?Ben Layten just had a very bad year. His wife left him, he has no job, and after a failed suicide attempt, he fills his days mapping his existence on his wall, trying to pin down the exact point where everything went wrong. The one consistent positive in his life is his neighbor, Tabby Song (Diana Bang), who is hopelessly in love with him.
