Jesse Eisenberg knew he lost family in the Holocaust, but details were scarce. As a child living in East Brunswick, the past was always there. But for Eisenberg, who would grow up to become an actor, ...

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CHICAGO – The new film “A Real Pain” is written, directed and features Jesse Eisenberg, with Kieran Culkin as his unhinged cousin. This also features a strong ensemble cast portraying a a tour group, ...

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A Holocaust tour of Poland forms the backdrop for a wise tale of mismatched cousins.

Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars in this story of two cousins on an emotional journey through their family history.

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Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg's “A Real Pain” strikes an almost impossible balance. It’s part comedy, part tragedy. It’s part road-trip saga, part odd couple-buddy flick, and part Holocaust film.