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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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Bill Nighy | ... | Lawrence | |
| Kelly Macdonald | ... | Gina | |
| Meneka Das | ... | Sunita | |
| Anton Lesser | ... | George | |
| Paul Ritter | ... | Robert | |
| Ken Stott | ... | Chancellor | |
| Federico Zanni | ... | Italian Waiter | |
| Penny Downie | ... | Ruth | |
| Damon Younger | ... | Hotel Receptionist | |
| Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir | ... | Assistant Receptionist | |
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Marit Velle Kile | ... | Waitress (as Marit Kile) |
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Philippe De Grossouvre | ... | French Delegate |
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Louisa Bojesen | ... | CNBC Newscaster |
| Christian Rubeck | ... | German Senior Advisor (as Christian Pedersen) | |
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Toshie Ogura | ... | Japanese Delegate |
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Lawrence is a reserved civil servant who has worked for the British government for years. When he meets the much younger Gina in a café, he is immediately smitten. Feeling uncharacteristically impetuous, Lawrence invites her to join him on a business trip to Reykjavik for the G-8 summit. Gina, not one to hold her thoughts back, surprises Lawrence with her blunt political opinions, and he must balance his affection for her with the propriety of his position. Written by Jwelch5742
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Gina: On the off-chance.
Lawrence: What off-chance"?
Gina: On the off-chance it could make a difference, and because I've got nothing to lose.
Lawrence: Except me.
Gina: I'll try to take comfort from the fact that I was trying to do what you wanted me to do even though you didn't want me to do it.
Lawrence: Gina, shall I - Shall I come home with you?
Gina: No, The nice bit's over. The rest is just disappointment and my past catching up with me again.
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(uncredited)
from "LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN"
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Performed by Beverly Sills
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When Lawrence arranges with Gina to meet for lunch, he picks a date that he is free, suggests a restaurant, and they agree. But they do not choose a time to meet. See more »Quotes
Lawrence: Why did you do it?Gina: On the off-chance.
Lawrence: What off-chance"?
Gina: On the off-chance it could make a difference, and because I've got nothing to lose.
Lawrence: Except me.
Gina: I'll try to take comfort from the fact that I was trying to do what you wanted me to do even though you didn't want me to do it.
Lawrence: Gina, shall I - Shall I come home with you?
Gina: No, The nice bit's over. The rest is just disappointment and my past catching up with me again.
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Quote at the end of the movie: "Sometime it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation." Nelson Mandela, 2005 See more »Soundtracks
Barcarolle (Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour)(uncredited)
from "LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN"
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Performed by Beverly Sills
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This movie premiered on dutch television tonight (I think it also premiered on the BBC and HBO, nicely in time for the next G8 meeting). Without giving anything away with regard to the plot, this is a very nice movie that combines a personal love story with ideals and politics. Bill Nighy is absolutely fabulous in the lead, and it is his performance that carries this film, although it has to be said that Kelly Macdonald also more than holds her own.
Even though the material is pretty contemporary, and one'd be tempted to think it might not age well because of that, I think the story is universal enough to stand up to the test of time. Recommended for anyone that likes their movies slow, touching and real.