Film
“Jane Austen doesn’t hold the monopoly on Regency Era rom-coms! Director Emma Holly Jones and screenwriter Suzanne Allain’s vision — including assembling a cast of people who are charming to watch — is both vital and delightful.”
— Indiewire
— Indiewire
When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.
Starring: Freida Pinto, Zawe Ashton, Sope Dirisu, Ashley Park
Director: Emma Holly Jones
Rating: Rated PG
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genre: BIPOC, Comedy, Drama, Period, Romance, Woman Directed
Year: 2022
Country: United States