A Foreign Affair
“They're not looking for love, they're looking for a wife!”
Synopsis
Two brothers need household help after their Ma passes away. They decide to join a romance tour to Russia to find and bring home a traditionally minded wife.
Top Cast
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Tim Blake Nelson
Jake Adams
David Arquette
Josh Adams
Emily Mortimer
Angela Beck
Lois Smith
Ma Adams
Megan Follows
Lena
Larry Pine
Tour Host Ken
Nonna Velikaya
Anna
Redmond Gleeson
Funeral Director
Allyce Beasley
Library Lady
Steven Goldstein
Tour Client Karl Prenner
M. David Mullen
Tour Client
Karina Sinenko
Interpreter
Esli Bijker
Angela's Cameraman
Beata Makovskaya
Woman in Line
Irina Lebedeva
Oksana
Boris Cherdyntsev
Tatiana's Father
Aleksey Ispolatov
Room Service Attendant
Marina Orlova
Woman on Camcorder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Schleppi
- Screenplay & Story
- Geert Heetebrij
- Original Score
- Todd Capps
- Original Title
- A Foreign Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Bijker Productions, Dreamscape Films, B&W Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Schleppi
Geert Heetebrij
Todd Capps
M. David Mullen
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Schleppi
Director
Geert Heetebrij
Writer
Todd Capps
Original Music Composer
M. David Mullen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Foreign Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Foreign Affair about?
Two brothers need household help after their Ma passes away. They decide to join a romance tour to Russia to find and bring home a traditionally minded wife.
Who directed A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair was directed by Helmut Schleppi.
Who stars in A Foreign Affair?
The principal cast of A Foreign Affair includes Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, Emily Mortimer, Lois Smith, Megan Follows.
When was A Foreign Affair released and how long is it?
A Foreign Affair was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Foreign Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Foreign Affair was composed by Todd Capps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).