Birthday Girl生日女郎

• Name：Birthday Girl
• Chinese Alias：生日女郎
• Genre：Romance, Comedy, Crime
• Main Cast： Nicole Kidman、 Ben Chaplin、 Vincent Cassel、 Mathieu Kassovitz、 Kate Walsh、 Stephan Schwartz、 Alexander Nathanson、 Ben Miller、 Sally Phillips、 John Bedford Lloyd、
• Director：Jez Butterworth
• Country：United Kingdom / United States
• Duration：93 min
• Release Year：2001

Synopsis

John, a lonely English bank clerk, orders a Russian mail‑order bride named Nadia over the internet. When she arrives, she barely speaks English, but soon rekindles his dull life with excitement. However, her two “cousins” show up, dragging John into a web of deception, romance, and unexpected crime.

Highlights

• Nicole Kidman’s enigmatic performance balancing charm and mystery

• Chemistry between Kidman and Ben Chaplin adds romantic tension

• Twists blending romantic comedy with caper elements

• Strong supporting turns by Vincent Cassel and Mathieu Kassovitz

• Director Jez Butterworth’s playful tone with hints of menace

• Exploration of trust, love, and cultural barriers

• Compact runtime keeps the plot brisk and engaging