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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes8
DirectorPeter Schwabach
WritersMisan Sagay, O.O. Sagay
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret Laughter of Women
About The Secret Laughter of Women
Oscar-winner Colin Firth stars in this heart-warming cross-cultural romantic comedy set in the idyllic South of France. Nimi, a beautiful Nigerian single mother to son Sammy, is under pressure from her family to find a suitable husband and who better than the local Reverend? After making friends with Matthew, a British comic-book writer and one of his heros, Sammy has other ideas. He successfully plots to get them together but they've still a few obsticles to overcome. (from Amazon)
Directed by Peter Schwabach, The Secret Laughter of Women leans on a strong ensemble — Colin Firth, Nia Long, Thomas Baptiste — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1999.
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