
The Holiday(2006)
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.


“Love actually is all around.”
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

Hugh Grant
The Prime Minister

Alan Rickman
Harry

Emma Thompson
Karen

Liam Neeson
Daniel

Martine McCutcheon
Natalie

Colin Firth
Jamie Bennett

Bill Nighy
Billy Mack

Laura Linney
Sarah

Lúcia Moniz
Aurelia

Andrew Lincoln
Mark
Love Actually is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of london, england, usa president, rock star, school performance, love at first sight, holiday. Directed by Richard Curtis, it stars Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson. Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
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