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Still stuck between adulthood and adolescence, the pair spend their days arguing about pop culture, annoying customers and questioning whether they’ve actually moved forward in life. As Dante prepares for a major life change, long-buried doubts begin bubbling to the surface, forcing him to decide what he really wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClerks II balances outrageous comedy with an unexpectedly heartfelt story about friendship, growing up and the fear of leaving the familiar behind. 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