

The Very Thought of You
1998-05-08 · 88 min · ★ 5.7
Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture
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- Directors
- Nick Hamm
- Production companies
- Banshee, Film4 Productions, Miramax
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Monica PotterMartha
Rufus SewellFrank
Tom HollanderDaniel
Joseph FiennesLaurence
Ray WinstonePedersen
Debora WestonFluggast
Paul Bigley-
Steven O'Donnell
Hamish ClarkIcelandair Official
Steve SpeirsTaxi Driver
Rob BrydonBus Driver
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