Random Encounters
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| Directed by | Boris Undorf |
| Screenplay by | Nate Barlow |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Applegate |
| Music by | Emir Isilay |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Random Encounters (UK title A Random Encounter) is a 2013 American romantic-comedy film directed by Boris Undorf, written by Nate Barlow and starring Michael Rady, Meghan Markle, and Abby Wathen. The film was initially released on digital platforms in the United States December 1, 2013, and is being rereleased in the United Kingdom under its new title on DVD and digital platforms May 7, 2018.[1]
Plot
Laura (Abby Wathen), a down-on-her-luck actress whose love life is faring no better and Kevin (Michael Rady), an up-and-coming screenwriter trapped in a dead-end relationship with ditzy Cyndy (Deja Kreuzberg). After a particular awful audition, Laura stops in a coffee shop and spills her drink over Kevin. She apologizes profusely, Kevin rushes out to go to a big pitch meeting.
Laura's roommate and best friend, LA party girl Mindy (Meghan Markle), tries to help Laura with her love life, also to no avail. After a few days, both Kevin and Laura's thoughts drift towards each other...but in a city the size of Los Angeles, can they ever find the other again?
Cast
- Michael Rady as Kevin
- Meghan Markle as Mindy
- Abby Wathen as Laura
- Joshua LeBar as Ted
- Deja Kreutzberg as Cyndy
- Sean Young as Terri Preston
- Don Stark as Dr. Tim
- Nate Barlow as Nate
Reception
The film has garnered a lot of attention in the UK for Meghan Markle getting "VERY steamy in sex scene," according to the Daily Mirror.[2] The Daily Mail comments on how Markle "slinks around in silky lingerie in racy scenes"[3] as well as delivering a warning to the royal family, "Look away now, Your Maj!"[4]
References
- ^ "Meghan Markle's Forgotten Rom Com is Coming Out in the UK". Intomore.com.
- ^ Draper, James (14 April 2018). "Meghan Markle gets steamy in sex scene from little-known romance movie". Daily Mirror.
- ^ "Meghan Markle stars in racy scenes from a little-known film". The Daily Mail.
- ^ "Highlights of Meghan's career including 20-second Russell Brand kiss". The Daily Mail.