My Summer With Des

My Summer With Des

Its Coming Home

1998 · 83 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman.

Directed by Simon Curtis · Written by Arthur Smith

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