That was a great movie. I read the subject matter in the preview and thought...this sounds interesting. I can't believe this came out in 2005. Twelve years isn't that long ago, however...it fits right in with 2017. It was easy to fall for the main characters. I found myself being torn between wanting Rachel to remain with Heck and wanting her to be with Luce. It's a story of love. Just when you think you've found true love, life throws you a curve ball and complicates everything. In the end, everyone seems to end up where they should be.
During her wedding ceremony, Rachel notices Luce in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy marriage to Heck, she is falling for Luce. As she questions her sexual orientation, Rachel must decide between her stable relationship with Heck and her exhilarating new romance with Luce.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
1,135
Votes
1h 33m
Runtime
$1.0M
Budget
$2.5M
Box Office
250%
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Key Crew
DirectorOl Parker
WriterOl Parker
CinematographyBen Davis
ComposerAlex Heffes
EditorAlex Mackie
Production DesignEve Mavrakis
Produced by
BBC FilmFilmstiftung Nordrhein-WestfalenEaling StudiosFragile FilmsFocus FeaturesCougar Films Ltd.
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Critics & Reviews
2 featured> The lily means... The lily means, "I dare you to love me." Ageless classic lesbian romcom. We haven't had anything quite as sweet as this since, really. Singlehandedly spurred the lesbian florist stereotype. It's so nice being able to just go always back to a movie that simply focuses on the love between people and doesn't place the adversity in lesbianism itself, in coming out or homophobia or tragedy.
Cast
Piper Perabo
Rachel
Lena Headey
Luce
Matthew Goode
Heck
Celia Imrie
Tessa
Anthony Stewart Head
Ned
Darren Boyd
Cooper
Sue Johnston
Ella
Boo Jackson
H
Sharon Horgan
Beth
Eva Birthistle
Edie
Vinette Robinson
Zina
Ben Miles
Rob
J
John Thompson
Priest
Mona Hammond
Mrs Edwards
Rick Warden
Gordon
