The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Pilot Episode (TV)
2008·United Kingdom·109 min.
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Based on the best-selling novel series by Alexander McCall Smith, "Detective Agency" chronicles the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana. As a child, Precious learns from her father a great love for her country and the skills necessary to make a fine detective. After his death, Precious sets up her agency. It is a risky endeavour but with the help of her quirky secretary, Mma Makutsi (Anika Noni Rose), she soon finds her services much in demand. Precious investigates cases, helps people solve problems in their lives, and soon finds a special friendship blossoming with JLB Matekoni (Lucian Msamati), the highly respectable and slightly shy owner of Tklokweng Road Speedy Motors.
DirectorAnthony Minghella
MusicGabriel Yared
CinematographySeamus McGarvey
Original titleThe No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Pilot Episode (TV)