''Excited'' is a 2009 Canadian romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Vancouver-based director

Bruce Sweeney Bruce Sweeney (born in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian film director. He has spent his career based primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Career Sweeney's debut film, '' Live Bait'', won the award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 1995 Toro ...

and produced by Catherine Middleton and Bruce Sweeney. It has screened at the

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, the

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, the

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and the

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. It was given a theatrical release with Union Pictures. The film collected four Leo Awards including Best Feature length Drama and Best Direction of a feature-length drama.

Plot

Although a successful business-owner of a golf-course, Kevin hasn't been on a date in eight years much to the dismay of his mother (Gabrielle Rose), who is desperate for grandchildren. Unbeknownst to her, Kevin suffers from PE - premature ejaculation, which is the reason for his divorce and lack of love. When he is set up with Hayaam, the over-educated shoe sales clerk, it seems like a match made in heaven, until Kevin's sexual problem stands in the way. With medical help, and patience from Hayaam, it looks like things could work out until Kevin discovers Hayaam can't bear children. Finally, Kevin must decide if his own needs are more important than his family's if he's going to truly find love.

Cast

Awards

Leo Awards The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry. Held each May or June in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the Leo Awards were founded by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British C ...

- Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama *

- Best Feature Length Drama *

- Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama ( Gabrielle Rose) *

- Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama ( Laara Sadiq)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Excited English-language Canadian films Films set in Vancouver Films shot in Vancouver Canadian comedy-drama films Films directed by Bruce Sweeney 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films