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Bright Young Things

Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.

During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.

20031h 46mRComedy, Drama

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About Bright Young Things

Directors
Stephen Fry
Cast
Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Harriet Walter, Michael Sheen, James McAvoy, David Tennant
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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