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Feature film — 2008

Better Things (2008)

5.01h 33mDrama

Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.

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A high-signal pick with 20 votes.

Third Films / Wellington Films / Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH / EM Media / UK Film Council / Film4 Productions

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Director: Duane Hopkins

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Cast & crew

T

Tara Ballard

Sarah

B

Betty Bench

Mrs Gladwin

Michael Socha as Mike

Michael Socha

Mike

Freddie Cunliffe as Jon

Freddie Cunliffe

Jon

P

Patricia Loveland

Nan Wilson

F

Frank Bench

Mr Gladwin

R

Rachel McIntyre

Gail Wilson

C

Che Corr

David

J

Jane Foxhall

Tess' Mum

L

Liam McIlfatrick

Rob

M

Megan Palmer

Rachel

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