Storyline

Lee, a Chinese man, works as a waiter in a hotel in England, despite speaking very little English. Told that a girl called Iris might be interested in him, on his afternoon off work he buys a box of chocolates and sets off to find her.

Key Information

Director Stephen Frears
Writers Alan Bennett
Studio LWT
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Henry Man

Lee

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Father

Angela Morant

Mother

Pasquale Perrino

Maitre d'

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Bernard

Harold Innocent

Harold Innocent

Marjory

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Attendant in Art Gallery

Stan Richards

Stan Richards

Man in Art Gallery

Harry Markham

Harry

Jackie Shinn

Jackie

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Miss Beckinsale

Peter Butterworth

Peter Butterworth

Mr Bywaters

Frequently Asked Questions

Afternoon Off was released on February 3, 1979.

The runtime of Afternoon Off is 1h 3m.

Afternoon Off is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie movie.

Afternoon Off is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Afternoon Off was directed by Stephen Frears.

The main cast of Afternoon Off includes Henry Man, Benjamin Whitrow, Angela Morant.

Afternoon Off is originally in English.