A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.

Directed by: Paul Greengrass
Written by: Richard Hawkins
Release date: 1999-01-22
Runtime: 101 minutes
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Cast:
Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter
Jane Hatchard 
Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh
Richard 
Gemma Jones Gemma Jones
Anne 
Holly Aird Holly Aird
Julie 
Ray Stevenson Ray Stevenson
Gigolo 
Ruth Jones Ruth Jones
Becky