

Perfect Romance
2004-06-07 · 90 min · ★ 5.9
When Tess Kelley realizes her daughter Jenny Kelley still isn't over her divorce from musician Rick Meadows, the irresponsible, ever-absent father of her little boy Jesse, and thus fails to make progress with friend and promising potential fiance Miles Healey, she places an ad on her daughter's behalf on a lonely hearts internet website. She then starts an anonymous relationship through the dating service with charming British-born literature professor Peter Campbell, who lives in America. Then Peter comes to meet Jenny in person, but who will end up with whom or stay alone?
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- Directors
- Douglas Barr
- Production companies
- Sony Pictures Television International, Lucky Crow Clarity Pictures, Alexander/Enright & Associates
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kathleen QuinlanTess Kelley
Lori HeuringJenny Kelley
Henry Ian CusickPeter Campbell
Michael TruccoMiles 'Boogie' Healey
JR BourneRick Meadows
Nico McEownJesse Meadows
Ona GrauerPeter's Girlfriend
Adam J. HarringtonPeter's Friend
Gina HoldenNervous Student
Agam DarshiSmitten Student
Brandon Jay McLarenRude Student
Jen HalleySports Bar Woman
Bruce DawsonHerb Andrews
Angela MooreStaci
Don ThompsonGus
Dustin MilliganRapper
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