A Foreign Affair (2003)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Helmut Schleppi

Writer:

Geert Heetebrij (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

They're not looking for love, they're looking for a wife

Plot:

Two brothers need household help after their Ma passes away. They decide to join a romance tour to Russia to find and bring home a traditionally minded wife. |

Plot Keywords:

Tour | Hotel | Husband Wife Relationship | Bus | Death

Cast

Tim Blake Nelson	...	Jake Adams
David Arquette	...	Josh Adams
Lois Smith	...	Ma Adams
Rocío Linares	...	Young Jake
Redmond Gleeson	...	Funeral director
Allyce Beasley	...	Library lady
Larry Pine	...	Tour guide
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Megan Follows	...	Lena
Rebecca Gowing	...	Russian Mail Order Bride 1
Emily Mortimer	...	Angela Beck
Nonna Velikaya	...	Anna

Also Known As:

2 Brothers & a Bride (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some sexual references.

Runtime:

94 min | Canada:82 min (Ontario)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Russian

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico

Company:

B&W Films Inc.

Trivia:

Actual tour clients and would-be brides appear as extras as the film was shot during a real St. Petersburg romance tour.

Goofs:

Continuity: While in the hotel at St Petersburg, when Josh is lying on the bed and having some snacks he puts the bag of crisps on the nearby table and try to remove the crumbs from the sheets. Then in the next shot, from the reflexion of the mirror, he is leaving his bed with the bag of crisps in his hand.

Soundtrack:

She's the One

Funny AND Heartwarming

I saw an advanced screening of A Foreign Affair and I thought it was perfect. A refreshing film that's not only funny but also sweet. wonderful performances by Tim Blake Nelson, and David Arquette. They play two brothers looking for someone to take care of them after their doting mother passes away. After seeing an ad for A Foreign Affair party tours they decide that going to Russia to find themselves a wife is the best way to get a replacement. They're not looking for love, they're looking for a wife, but what follows is funny, touches your heart and lifts your spirits. A thoroughly enjoyable movie. They filmed this movie on location in Russia and it features genuine clients from an actual tour party. If you liked Lost in Translation then you'll love this film. It's original and definitely entertaining.