Set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London, this contemporary fairy tale revolves around the unlikely friendship between a reclusive young woman and a cantankerous old widower. Bella Brown is a beautifully quirky young woman who dreams of writing and illustrating a successful children’s book. After she is forced by her landlord to deal with her neglected garden or face eviction, she meets her match, nemesis, and unlikely mentor in Alfie Stephenson, a grumpy, loveless, old man who lives next door who happens to be an amazing horticulturalist.
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Simon Aboud |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (346 votes) |
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The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.
The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.
A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.
Director: Simon Aboud
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.
Jessica Brown Findlay
Bella Brown
Tom Wilkinson
Alfie Stevenson
Andrew Scott
Vernon
Jeremy Irvine
Billy Tranter
Anna Chancellor
Mrs Bramble
Mia Farkasovska
Young Bella
Eileen Davies
Milly
Natalie Nasseraldeen
Rhian
Nancy Nasseraldeen
Amy
Paul Hunter
O'Brien
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