L.A. Without a Map (1998)
Directed by Mika Kaurismäki
Genres - Comedy, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Romantic Comedy |
Release Date - Nov 10, 2009 (USA) |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - Finland, France, United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Bhob Stewart
Mika Kaurismaki directed this British-French-Finnish romantic comedy adapted from Richard Rayner's autobiographical novel about a series of Hollywood misadventures. Vacationing in the North of England, aspiring Los Angeles actress Barbara (Vinessa Shaw) stops briefly in a village where she meets town undertaker and obit writer Richard (David Tennant) -- who just can't stop thinking about her. Flying to California, Richard arrives at the Japanese restaurant where Barbara is a waitress, and a relationship begins -- while Richard learns about Hollywood at the hands of various hustlers and agents. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival.