The Living and the Dead (2006)
Lord Donald and Lady Nancy reside in the magnificent but run-down Longleigh House with James, their mentally disabled adult son. Nancy has fallen seriously ill and Donald is preparing to sell the house to raise enough money to pay for an operation. He arranges for the family nurse, Mary, to take care of Nancy while he leaves to tend to the sale. However, James wants to prove to his father that he can look after his mother on his own and decides to lock Mary out of the house. It isn't long before James starts mixing his mother's pills and forgetting to take his own medication, and as the stress of looking after his mother increases, so too does the severity of his own condition.
Cast
- Leo Bill - James Brocklebank
- Roger Lloyd Pack - Donald Brocklebank
- Kate Fahy - Nancy Brocklebank
- Sarah Ball - Nurse Mary
- Neil Conrich - Policeman
- Richard Wills-Cotton - Nurse Mike
Screenplay
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
schizophrenia, nightmare, england, funeral, isolation, terminal illness, dysfunctional family, flashback, domestic violence, medication, mental illness
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Living and the Dead about?
- Lord Donald and Lady Nancy reside in the magnificent but run-down Longleigh House with James, their mentally disabled adult son. Nancy has fallen seriously ill and Donald is preparing to sell the house to raise enough money to pay for an operation. He arranges for the family nurse, Mary, to take care of Nancy while he leaves to tend to the sale. However, James wants to prove to his father that he can look after his mother on his own and decides to lock Mary out of the house. It isn't long before James starts mixing his mother's pills and forgetting to take his own medication, and as the stress of looking after his mother increases, so too does the severity of his own condition.
- Who directed The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead was directed by Simon Rumley.
- Who stars in The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead stars Leo Bill, Roger Lloyd Pack, Kate Fahy, Sarah Ball, Neil Conrich, Richard Wills-Cotton.
- How long is The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Living and the Dead produced?
- The Living and the Dead was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Living and the Dead?
- The themes of The Living and the Dead include: Reflections on Life and Death, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.