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IMDB Rating: 7.0

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Country: UK, France

Duration: 97 min

Plot tags: sexy, touching, sentimental, clever, humorous, realistic, semi serious, independent film, romantic, thought provoking