Based on Matt Thorne's 1999 novel, derived from his own experience in a call centre, and co-written (his first) with Nicholas Blincoe. Short, low-budget, Bristol set film is quirky, features a cat, and office romances. And has an enjoyable ending.
A lot rests on safe, friendly performances from Tom Hughes (Dancing on the Edge, About Time, Cemetery Junction, London Town, I Am Soldier, The Game, Victoria) and Ophelia Lovibond. With Antonia Thomas (co-worker), Montserrat Lombard (manager); Pippa Haywood and Paul Kaye make grotesque parents.
The tone is mixed.
Shot by Sarah Bartles-Smith (Mainly TV).
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