Birthday Girl
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Birthday Girl

(2001)Directed by Jez Butterworth93 min · RComedy, Crime, Thriller
“Be careful what you wish for.”

John Buckingham (Ben Chaplin) is a bank clerk who orders a Russian wife off the Internet, and the woman who steps off the plane, Nadia (Nicole Kidman), turns out to speak no English at all. Early in her stay, two men turn up at the door claiming to be her cousin and his friend, played in Jez Butterworth's film by Vincent Cassel and Mathieu Kassovitz. John only wanted not to be lonely, and he is slowly realizing what he has let into his house.

Nicole Kidmanas Nadia / Sophia
Stephen Manganas Bank Manager
Alexander Armstrongas Robert Mosley
Jo McInnesas Waitress
Ben Milleras Concierge
Jonathan Arisas D.I. O'Fetiger
Katya Barton-Chappleas Young Sophia
Mark Gatissas Porter
Alan Stocksas Passport Official
Steve Pembertonas Duty sergeant
Rebecca Nortonas Bank Colleague
Raj Ghatakas Bank Colleague
Jack Pierceas Bank Colleague
David Markas Bank Colleague
J.J. Tobaas Policeman
David Joblingas Airport (uncredited)