Overview
A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.
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Filming locations
Filmed in Edinburgh
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Setting
Set in London
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Cinematography
Cinematography by David Katznelson
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Jeremy BrockScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 6, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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Cast
Laura LinneyLaura Marshall
Rupert GrintBen Marshall
Julie WaltersEvie Walton
Michelle DuncanBryony
Oliver MilburnPeter
Tamsin EgertonSarah
Nicholas FarrellRobert
Jim NortonMr. Fincham
Chandra RueggChandra
Rose KeeganEmma Pagent
Ricky ChampTough Looking Man
Jacques KerrWaiter
Annabelle ApsionTrendy Mum
Iain McCollPoliceman
Don WetherheadOld Man- John YuleHotel Manager
Rita DaviesMrs. Robottom (uncredited)
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