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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 03m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, TV Movie
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DirectorStephen Frears
WritersAlan Bennett
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAfternoon Off
About Afternoon Off
Lee, a Chinese man, works as a waiter in a hotel in England, despite speaking very little English. Told that a girl called Iris might be interested in him, on his afternoon off work he buys a box of chocolates and sets off to find her.
Directed by Stephen Frears, Afternoon Off leans on a strong ensemble — Henry Man, Benjamin Whitrow, Angela Morant — 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 drama titles of 1979.
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