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Clive's Father:
Culture clash. Culture clash. Larry Gopnik:
With all respect, Mr. Park, I don't think it's that. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
No. It would be a Culture clash if it were the custom in your land to bribe people for grades. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
So... you're saying it is the custom? Clive's Father:
No, This is a defamation. Grounds for lawsuit. Larry Gopnik:
Let me get this straight: you're threatening to sue me for defaming your son? Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
But it would... Mr. Brandt:
Is this man bothering you? Larry Gopnik:
Is he bothering me? No. I, uh... [Larry stares awkwardly at Brandt until he leaves] Larry Gopnik:
See... if it were defamation there would have to be someone I was defaming him to, or I... all right, I... let's keep it simple. I could pretend the money never appeared. That's not defaming anyone. Clive's Father:
Yes. And a Passing grade. Larry Gopnik:
Passing grade. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
Or... you'll sue me. Clive's Father:
For taking money. Larry Gopnik:
So he *did* leave the money. Clive's Father:
This is defamation! Larry Gopnik:
It doesn't make sense. Either he left the money or he didn't. Clive's Father:
Please. Accept the mystery. Larry Gopnik:
You can't have it both ways! Clive's Father:
Why not?
Culture clash. Culture clash. Larry Gopnik:
With all respect, Mr. Park, I don't think it's that. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
No. It would be a Culture clash if it were the custom in your land to bribe people for grades. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
So... you're saying it is the custom? Clive's Father:
No, This is a defamation. Grounds for lawsuit. Larry Gopnik:
Let me get this straight: you're threatening to sue me for defaming your son? Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
But it would... Mr. Brandt:
Is this man bothering you? Larry Gopnik:
Is he bothering me? No. I, uh... [Larry stares awkwardly at Brandt until he leaves] Larry Gopnik:
See... if it were defamation there would have to be someone I was defaming him to, or I... all right, I... let's keep it simple. I could pretend the money never appeared. That's not defaming anyone. Clive's Father:
Yes. And a Passing grade. Larry Gopnik:
Passing grade. Clive's Father:
Yes. Larry Gopnik:
Or... you'll sue me. Clive's Father:
For taking money. Larry Gopnik:
So he *did* leave the money. Clive's Father:
This is defamation! Larry Gopnik:
It doesn't make sense. Either he left the money or he didn't. Clive's Father:
Please. Accept the mystery. Larry Gopnik:
You can't have it both ways! Clive's Father:
Why not?
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With all respect Mr Park I don't think it's that
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Yes No
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it would be a culture clash if it were the custom in your land
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to bribe people for grades
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Yes
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So you're saying it is the custom
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No this is defamation Ground for Lawsuit
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Let me get this straight
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You're threatening to sue me for defaming your son
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Yes
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But it would Is this man bothering you
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Is he bothering me No
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Movie Summary
Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, watches his life unravel over multiple sudden incidents. Though seeking meaning and answers amidst his turmoils, he seems to keep sinking.
