One More Kiss (film)
One More Kiss is a Scottish romantic drama directed by Vadim Jean, starring Valerie Edmond, Gerard Butler and James Cosmo. The film’s story revolves around a cancer-diagnosed woman who decides to live her remaining life to the full, which includes throwing herself into a triangle romance with an old flame.
| One More Kiss | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vadim Jean |
| Produced by | Vadim Jean Paul Brooks |
| Written by | Suzie Halewood |
| Starring | Valerie Edmond Gerard Butler James Cosmo |
| Music by | David A. Hughes John Murphy |
| Edited by | Joe McNally |
| Distributed by | The Mob Film Company |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English Scots |
Plot
When Sarah Hopson (Valerie Edmond) discovers she has a brain tumour, she leaves her successful high-rise lifestyle in New York City and returns to her hometown in the Scottish Borders, where she left her widowed father Frank (James Cosmo) and her childhood sweetheart Sam (Gerard Butler) to pursue a career in the United States seven years ago. Upon arriving Sarah finds out that Sam, a restaurant owner, is now happily married to Charlotte (Valerie Gogan). This, however, does not stop her from asking the couple a last favour – which is to let Sarah spend her remaining time in the company of the only man she has ever loved.
Cast
- Valerie Edmond as Sarah
- Gerard Butler as Sam
- James Cosmo as Frank
- Valerie Gogan as Charlotte
- Carl Proctor as Barry
- Danny Nussbaum as Jude
- Dilys Miller as Mary
- Ron Guthrie as Robin
- R Gary Robson as Gary the kitchen porter
- Michael Murray as Market stall holder
- Lori Manningham as Michael Angello, Frank’s dog
- Hugh Wilson as Frank’s false teeth
- Robin Galloway as Shirley (voice) (as Robyn Calloway)
- Oscar Fullane as Chef (as Oscar Fullone)
- Simon Tickner as Chef
- Julian Jensen as Opera singer
- Kim Hicks (and Tim Francis) as Opera lovers on stage
- Nigel Pegram as Opera buff
- Andrew Townsley as Doctor Frith (as Andrew Townley)
- Collette King as Nurse King
- Molly Maher as Young Sarah
Filming locations
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
- New York City, New York, United States
The original intention was for the film to be set in Jean’s home town of Bristol, but ultimately the landscapes of Northern England and Edinburgh, Scotland were used instead – with the former being the main setting. The opening and closing sequences were shot in New York City.[1]
Music / Soundtrack
- "Amor Ti Vieta" – Tito Beltrán
- "Ave Maria" – Slava
- "Beautiful Dreamer" – James Cosmo
- "Caruso" – Julian Jensen
- "Hey Boy! Hey Girl!" – Louis Prima
- "How About You" – Connie Lush
- "Roses from the South" – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- "Swimmers" – Mylo
- "Through the Rain" – Gavin Clarke and Paul Bacon
- "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)" – Peter Sarstedt
- "You Fascinating You (Tu Solamente Tu)" – Connie Lush
Release
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada | 18 September 1999 (Atlantic Film Festival) |
| UK | 18 February 2000 |
| Iceland | 13 July 2000 (Video Premiere) |
| Israel | 5 April 2001 |
| Belgium | 31 October 2001 |
| Japan | 31 August 2005 21 January 2006 (DVD) |
| USA | 6 June 2006 (DVD) |
Awards
| Atlantic Film Festival | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Award | Recipient |
| 1999 | Won | Audience Award | Vadim Jean |
| Emden International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Recipient |
| 2000 | Nominated | Emden Film Award | Vadim Jean |
Trivia
- Despite its strong subject matter and an all-Scottish cast, One More Kiss was not included in the programme of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. It held its British premiere at the London Film Festival instead.[2]
- Jean did not deliberately pick an all-Scottish cast.[1]
- An army of local people volunteered as extras, and the Mayor of Berwick gave up his parking space for the production vehicle.[1]