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The Girl in the Café
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The Girl in the Café

2005-06-25 · 94 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Romance · TV Movie

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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Directors
David Yates
Production companies
BBC Cymru Wales, HBO Films, Tightrope Pictures, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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Bill NighyBill NighyLawrence
Kelly MacdonaldKelly MacdonaldGina
Meneka DasMeneka DasSunita
Anton LesserAnton LesserGeorge
Paul RitterPaul RitterRobert
Ken StottKen StottChancellor
Penny DowniePenny DownieRuth
Damon YoungerDamon YoungerHotel Receptionist
Nína Dögg FilippusdóttirNína Dögg FilippusdóttirAssistant Receptionist
Marit Velle KileWaitress
Philippe De GrossouvrePhilippe De GrossouvreFrench Delegate
Louisa BojesenCNBC Newscaster
Christian RubeckChristian RubeckGerman Senior Advisor
Toshie OguraJapanese Delegate
Martin McDougallMartin McDougallAmerican Senior Adviser
Corin RedgraveCorin RedgravePrime Minister
Wolf KahlerWolf KahlerHerr Gerhardt
Madeleine PotterMadeleine PotterSecretary of the Treasure
Alysha WestlakeG8 Delegate
Simon WilsonJournalist

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