Synopsis

Set in London during the ’30s. Aspiring writer Adam loses the manuscript of his first novel when traveling through customs. He then sets out to raise enough money to marry his sweetheart Nina. All in the name of love, Adam seeks funding through a constant stream of parties, meetings and conversations with eccentric acquaintances such as Miles, who is forced to flee the country to avoid prosecution for his homosexuality

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Awards & Nominations

British Independent Film Awards 2003: Best Achievement in Production – Nominated
Empire Awards 2004: Best British Film – Nominated
Golden Trailer Awards 2003: Best Foreign Independent – Nominated

Reviews

It is in the humorous moments that the movie really hits its stride, with the supporting cast providing many of the laughs… Sizzles with Jazz Age energy, sparkles with champagne wit and roars along like a Grand Prix race car… Its brightest stars, and those who get the best lines, are its campy, sexually ambiguous newcomers: a very funny Michael Sheen and a wonderfully daffy Fenella Woolgar

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