8 Minutes Idle ( Eight Minutes Idle )

8 Minutes Idle (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Eight Minutes Idle
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
86 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Mark Simon Hewis

Written By:
Nicholas Blincoe
Matt Thorne

Actors:
Paul Kaye ..... Steve
Antonia Thomas ..... Adrienne
Ophelia Lovibond ..... Teri
Tom Hughes ..... Dan
Luke Newberry ..... Jonno
Montserrat Lombard ..... Alice
Jack Ashton ..... Ian
Pippa Haywood ..... Kathy
Robert Wilfort ..... Bryan
Leigh Quinn ..... Carrie Oke
Sarah Buckland ..... Nurse
Divian Ladwa ..... Dev
Angela P. Martinez ..... Eva
Roddy Peters ..... Spencer
Edward Croker ..... Reggle
Frankie Townsend ..... Dirty Mathilda
Nick Blakeley ..... Caller on Hold
Leela Jaffy ..... Arabella
Jonathan Busby ..... Donal
Kid Carpet ..... Karaoke DJ
Richard Turton-Trigg ..... Partygoer

Synopsis:

Adapted from the award-winning novel by Matt Thorne and featuring an exciting ensemble of rising British talent, 8 Minutes Idle is a darkly funny romantic comedy set in and around a dysfunctional Bristol call centre. Dan (Tom Hughes) has always taken the path of least resistence at work, at home, even in his love life. But when he s kicked out of the family home, he s faced with no option but to start secretly bedding down in the call centre where he works. Suddenly, everything that he s previously taken for granted - hot showers, clean clothes, friends, even his beloved cat is either disappearing or conspiring against him. As Dan s work/life balance spirals hilariously out of control, he finds himself fending off the attentions of his predatory boss (Montserrat Lombard) and being increasingly drawn to co-worker Teri (Ophelia Lovibond). But Teri is leading her own double life. One that will challenge Dan to do something he s never had to before Care about someone other than himself!

Based upon Matt Thorne's award-winning novel about life in a call centre, "Eight Minutes Idle" is a warped urban comedy about what it really means to put your life 'on hold'! Dan Thomas has always taken the path of least resistance - in his work life, home life and love life! But when Dan finds himself kicked out of the family home, he's faced with no option but to secretly move into the call centre where he works. Suddenly, everything that he's previously taken for granted - a well-stocked fridge, clean clothes, his friends, his self respect, even his beloved cat - are either disappearing or conspiring against him. As Dan's work/life balance spirals dangerously out of control, he's forced to break out of old habits and to dare to do something he has never had to do before - really care about someone other than himself.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 20 July, 2015.