I have seen this film twice, about ten years apart. It is the sort of quiet film that is wonderful when it is done right, though sometimes you need to be in the mood for them. Bill Nighy as Lawrence gives a strong, understated performance here. The movie description states that his character is lonely and I suppose that is true. But he is lonely in the way that William Hurt is lonely in the classic The Accidental…
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Bill Nighy
Lawrence
Kelly Macdonald
Gina
Meneka Das
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Anton Lesser
George
Paul Ritter
Robert
Ken Stott
Chancellor
Penny Downie
Ruth
Damon Younger
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Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
Assistant Receptionist
Marit Velle Kile
Waitress
Philippe De Grossouvre
French Delegate
Louisa Bojesen
CNBC Newscaster
Christian Rubeck
German Senior Advisor
Toshie Ogura
Japanese Delegate
Martin McDougall
American Senior Adviser
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FAQ about The Girl in the Café
What is The Girl in the Café about?
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.
When was The Girl in the Café released?
The Girl in the Café was released in 2005.
What genres does The Girl in the Café belong to?
The Girl in the Café is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Girl in the Café?
The cast of The Girl in the Café includes Bill Nighy, Kelly Macdonald, Meneka Das, Anton Lesser, Paul Ritter.