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Plot

In modern-day London, three men and three women fall in and out of love and back again, to the Greek-chorus accompaniment of two cab drivers (Ian Hart and John Thomson), who engage in an ongoing conversation about sex. In one pairing, Eleanor (Olivia Williams), a sophisticated and slightly anal art restorer, is pitted against Frankie (Craig Ferguson), a smartly dressed divorcee who still shares a flat with his bitter ex-wife. The two meet one night at a salsa club, and a caustic attraction soon flourishes. Another pairing sees Mo (Jane Horrocks), a tough, love-'em-and-leave-'em Liverpuddlian, reunite with Eddie (Jimi Mistry), a clumsy bloke who was in love with Mo years before and now dreams of winning her back. Meanwhile, Jocelyn (Catherine McCormack), a young woman both neurotic and without self-esteem, finds unlikely happiness with the slovenly Fergus (David Morrissey), who bemoans the lack of love in his life. Born Romantic is the second feature of British writer/director David Kane, who made his feature debut with the similarly themed This Year's Love in 1999.
MPAA Rating:
R for language and sexuality.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
97min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/28/2001
DVD Release Date:
05/21/2002
Distributor(s):
MGM/UA
Director(s):
Themes:
Class Differences,Opposites Attract,Looking For Love
Tone:
Atmospheric,Bittersweet,Fanciful,Humorous,Reflective,Talky
Keywords:
art,divorce,ex-husband,ex-wife,love,sex
Country of Origin:
UK (03-09-2001),USA - Limited (09-28-2001)
Language:
English
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