The Girl in the Café

The Girl in the Café

7.0IMDb Score
Released:2005-06-25
Genre:Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration:94 min
Country:United Kingdom, United States of America
Director:David Yates
Actors:Bill Nighy, Kelly Macdonald, Meneka Das, Anton Lesser, Paul Ritter
Production:BBC Cymru Wales, HBO Films, Tightrope Pictures, BBC

Overview:

Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.

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