One man rekindles his passion for life with the help of an alluring French neighbor and inquisitive young girl. Jack (Academy Award nominee and BAFTA winner Bob Hoskins of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mona Lisa) faces a time of loss and personal challenge until a ray of sunshine arrives in the unlikely form of eight-year-old Florrie. When she moves in next door, she delights Jack's neglected racing pigeons and unwittingly renews his own love for the birds. Meanwhile, his glamorous French neighbor, Stephanie (screen legend Josiane Balasko of Absolutely Fabulous) takes pity on him and Jack cannot help but fall for her charms. Just when things seem to get brighter, Jack's innocent friendship with Florrie comes under question when the girl goes missing and Stephanie reveals a well kept secret. Once again he finds his life in turmoil. When his son and Stephanie come to his defense amidst the local mob mentality, Jack redeems himself with a heartfelt plea that exposes his own prejudices. He fights to win back Stephanie's love. Two original songs by music star KT Tunstall underscore the film's passions and charm.
Video ID: 10
Legacy Video ID: 10
Release Date: April 25, 2008
Genre: Drama
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: EN_NATIVE
Runtime: 1h 45m
Credits
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Jack: Bob Hoskins
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Producer: Elaine Wickham
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Ian: Jody Latham
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Stephanie: Josiane Balasko
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Frankie: Josef Altin
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Writer: Jan Dunn
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Director: Jan Dunn
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Co-Producer: Karl Richards
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Executive Producer: Alison Rayson
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Co-Producer: Mark Foligno
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Executive Producer: Charles Finch
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Co-Producer: Justin Lanchbury
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Executive Producer: Sally Greene
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Line-Producer: Frances Patterson
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Co-Producer: James O'Donnell
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Visual Effects: uFX
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Post-Production: MotionFX
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Titles: MotionFX
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Post-Production Facilities: Molinare Studio
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Camera Equipment: MotionFX
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Production Companies: Target Entertainment
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Distributors: Guerilla Films
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Production Companies: Medb Films
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Production Companies: Entertainment Motion Pictures (E-MOTION)
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Sean's Wife: Nicola Stewart
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Poo Poster / Window Smasher: Joe Keefe
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Policeman: James O'Donnell
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DCI Cartwright: Rebecca Clow
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Casting: Tania Polentarutti
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Film Editor: Emma Collins
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Cinematography: Ole Bratt Birkeland
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Original Music: Janette Mason
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Cecile: Chloe Sirene
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Debbie: Ashley McGuire
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Rosie: Angelica O'Reilly
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Dick: Sean Wilton
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Policewoman: Lisa Payne
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Suzy: Corinna Powlesland
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Sean: Sam Talbot
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Joey: Michael Mills
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Florrie: Jessica Stewart
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Stacey: Shannon Tomkinson
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Digital Intermediate Supervisor : Justin Lanchbury
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Digital Film Supervisor : Andrew Dearnley
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Colorist: Gareth Spensley
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Assistant Editor: Kieran Nichola
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Assistant to Producer and Director : Brynn Gelbard
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Post-Production Consultant: Jonathan Smiles
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Language Consultant : Dawn Sharpless
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Script Supervisor : Emma John
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Stunt Double : Luke Kearney
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Stunt Coordinator : Neil Finnighan
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Stunt Double: Bob Hoskins: Peter Pedrero
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Stunts: James O'Donnell
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Camera Trainee : Sean Kisch
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Additional Photography : Ross Fall
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Gaffer: Pawel Polak
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Second Assistant Camera: Julius Ogden
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Sound Mixer : Maurice Hillier
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Sound: Maurice Hillier
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Boom Operator : Tom Jessup
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Title Sequence Designer : Jonathan Cheetham
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Visual Effects : Jonathan Cheetham
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Title Sequence Designer : Clare Heneghan
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Colourist: Gareth Spensley
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Online Film Editor : Gareth Spensley
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Production Design: Stevie Stewart
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Make-Up Designer: Jenny Cochrane
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First Assistant Director: Simon Hinkly
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Third Assistant Director: Paul Mindel
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Second Assistant Director: Christian Rigg
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Art Department Assistant: Lisa Donohoe
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Art Department Assistant: Jolene Farmer
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Sound Re-recording Mixer : Neil Collymor
Awards
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2008: (Winner) Chicago Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival Audience Award - Best Feature Length Narrative
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2008: (Winner) London Independent Film Festival Jury Prize
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2008: (Winner) Moondance International Film Festival Spirit of Moondance Award - Best Director
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2008: (Winner) Washington DC Independent Film Festival Grand Jury Award - Best Film