CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 33m

Better Things

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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.

Directed byDuane Hopkins

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
May 17, 2008
Studios
Wellington FilmsUK Film CouncilFilm4 Productions

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Tara Ballard

Sarah

Betty Bench

Mrs Gladwin

Michael Socha

Michael Socha

Mike

Freddie Cunliffe

Freddie Cunliffe

Jon

Patricia Loveland

Nan Wilson

Frank Bench

Mr Gladwin

Rachel McIntyre

Gail Wilson

Che Corr

David

Jane Foxhall

Tess' Mum

Liam McIlfatrick

Rob

Creative team
Directed by
Duane Hopkins
Written by
Duane Hopkins
Produced by
Rachel Robey
Samm Haillay

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