| Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 03, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Aml Ameen |
| Writer: | Bruce Purnell, Aml Ameen |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | holiday, london, england, ex-girlfriend, love, romcom, reunion, author, family holiday, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, intercultural relationship, jamaican, divorced parents, boxing day, estranged son, christmas, complicated relationships, brother sister relationship, secrets, american girlfriend, complications |
| Production Companies | DJ Films, Film4 Productions, BFI, Studio 113 |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $878,769
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Aml Ameen | Melvin Mckenzie |
| Aja Naomi King | Lisa Dixon |
| Leigh-Anne | Georgia Folorunsho |
| Marianne Jean-Baptiste | Shirley Mckenzie |
| Tamara Lawrance | Aretha 'Boobsy' Mckenzie |
| Sheyi Cole | Josh Mckenzie |
| Stephen Dillane | Richard |
| Robbie Gee | Bilal |
| Samson Kayo | Joseph |
| Joshua Maloney | Jermaine |
| Yasmin Monet Prince | Alison |
| Lisa Davina Phillip | Auntie Valerie |
| Claire Skinner | Auntie Caroline |
| Martina Laird | Auntie Janet |
| Derek Ezenagu | Uncle Clint |
| Ricky Fearon | Uncle Kirk |
| Fraser James | Uncle Billy |
| Tim Ahern | Dave |
| Melvin Gregg | Ian Gorgeous |
| Zeze Millz | Zeze Millz |
| Caroline Langrishe | Brenda |
| Rochelle Rose | Ms. London |
| Harry Long | Concierge |
| Alibe Parsons | Mrs. Sherman |
| Karl Wilson | Driver |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Lloyd | Editor |
| Jessamy Hadfield | Set Decoration |
| Buki Ebiesuwa | Costume Design |
| Isabella Odoffin | Casting |
| David Fish | Music Supervisor |
| Gini Godwin | Production Design |
| Bruce Purnell | Screenplay |
| Nora Robertson | Makeup & Hair |
| Paul Young | Unit Manager |
| Jodie Al-Saiegh | Makeup Artist, Hairstylist |
| Francoise Herard | Makeup Artist, Hairstylist |
| Jack Hawthorn | Art Direction |
| Janis Ahnert | Sound Effects Editor |
| Foley Farmers | Foley Editor |
| Simon Hill | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Maxwell MacRae | Foley Editor |
| Bernard O'Reilly | Sound Effects Editor |
| Franziska Treutler | Foley Artist |
| Cassandra Rutledge | Sound Mixer |
| Johnathan Rush | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Russell Edwards | Sound Mixer |
| Aml Ameen | Screenplay, Director |
| David Pimm | Director of Photography |
| James Poyser | Original Music Composer |
| Peter Burgis | Foley Artist |
| Sarah Lochlan | Stunts |
| David Pearce | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Damon Sewell | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Farhana Bhula | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Battsek | Executive Producer |
| Lauren Dark | Executive Producer |
| Dylan Rees | Co-Producer |
| Thorsten Schumacher | Executive Producer |
| Dominique Telson | Producer |
| Matthew G. Zamias | Producer |
| Bruce Purnell | Co-Producer |
| Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor | Producer |
| Aml Ameen | Producer |
| Ollie Madden | Executive Producer |
| Damian Jones | Producer |
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