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Not Another Happy Ending
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Not Another Happy Ending

2013-10-11 · 102 min · ★ 5.8

Romance · Comedy · Drama

When a struggling publisher discovers his only successful author is blocked, he knows he has to unblock her or he's finished. With her newfound success, she's become too happy and she can't write when she's happy. The only trouble is, the worse he makes her feel, the more he realizes he's in love with her.

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Directors
John McKay
Production companies
British Film Company, Synchronicity Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Karen GillanKaren GillanJane Lockhart
Stanley WeberStanley WeberTom Duval
Iain De CaesteckerIain De CaesteckerRoddy
Henry Ian CusickHenry Ian CusickWillie
Kate DickieKate DickieAnne Lefevre
Amy MansonAmy MansonDarsie
Freya MavorFreya MavorNicola Ball
Gary LewisGary LewisBenny Lockhart
Niall Greig FultonNiall Greig FultonTeam Member 1
Bill BarclayTeam Member 2
Cora BissettBookshop Owner
Louise GoodallLouise GoodallDr. Klinsch
John BettJohn BettMr. McLeish
Callum CuthbertsonQuiz Master
Jenni DuffyJenni DuffyBook Enquirer (uncredited)
Luke Oscar FordMan Kissing Girl (uncredited)
Erica Von SteinWaitress (uncredited)
Jennifer Ann WattJennifer Ann WattWaitress (uncredited)

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