Whereas some families pull together in the face of tragedy, the death of Jim Ferris (Danny Huston, THE CONSTANT GARDENER) leaves his family in tatters. None is more so affected... more
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Actor(s): Jennifer Ehle, Patrick Baladi, Trudie Styler, Amelia Warner, Mark Wells, Danny Huston
Director(s): Dan Wilde
Genre: Drama
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 2006
Running Time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WORLD CINEMA
Release date: 22/01/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: VER 7733
Barcode: 5055159277334
Screenwriter: Dan Wilde
Languages
Main Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Trailer, Scene selection
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
DVD Description
Whereas some families pull together in the face of tragedy, the death of Jim Ferris (Danny Huston, THE CONSTANT GARDENER) leaves his family in tatters. None is more so affected than his 10-year-old son Jack (Mark Wells, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE), who must shoulder the considerable burden of looking after his family. When Jim's widow Alice (Jennifer Ehle, WILDE, POSSESSION) eventually remarries, Jack becomes estranged from the rest of the clan, and it isn't until his 21st birthday that they are reunited. Although time has dulled the pain, unpleasant memories resurface and threaten to overshadow the festivities. First-time writer-director Dan Wilde elicits memorable performances from a fine ensemble cast, in this beautifully realised tale of life, death, and familial discord.
Professional reviews
Review: A heart-wrenching tale of life, love and loss (Company, 18/12/2006)
Disconcertingly satisfying (Empire, 18/12/2006)
This is a Gosford Park for the Google age (Financial Times, 18/12/2006)
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