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Review: ‘Rye Lane’ on Hulu is a rom-com with spark, and actual romance

David Jonsson, left, and Vivian Oparah in " Rye Lane."

A swift, bright 77 minutes not counting end credits, the South London-set “Rye Lane” (streaming on Hulu Friday) has two fantastic faces at its center and a wealth of vibrant visual detail in every frame.

The movie, director Raine Allen-Miller’s feature debut, takes its cue from Yas, the aspiring costume designer played by Vivian Oparah. Everything this blur of creative energy

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