Affair of State

The director constructs a farce from the clash between high-stakes diplomacy and personal desire, relying on the palpable chemistry between the two leads to sell the improbable premise. It explores national stereotypes and political theater not as biting satire, but as a playful backdrop for a classic romantic comedy.

What lingers after the credits is the charming notion that even the most powerful are governed by the heart's unpredictable diplomacy. A pleasant, undemanding escape — MovieFinder Editorial