The Film: Peter Greenaway explores the importance of books and writing and forges the romantic story of a young Japanese woman who discovers her own love.

It's quietly reflective and passionate in the Greenaway style, though very arty to boot.

The Role: Ewan's the bloke she falls for, Jerome, who spends a good deal of the film nekkid alongside his co-star and lots of paint.

The slow-burn romance between the pair is at once sexy and subdued, and it shows a different side of McGregor.

Tackle Out? Yup, though the little fella is shy for most of the film, probably because you can't show erections on screen.