Better Things (2008)
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.
Director: Duane Hopkins
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 17, 2008
Cast
- Tara Ballard - Sarah
- Betty Bench - Mrs Gladwin
- Michael Socha - Mike
- 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
Screenplay
Editing: Christopher Barwell
Production: Third Films, Wellington Films, Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH, EM Media, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness
Keywords
isolation, agoraphobia
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Things about?
- 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.
- Who directed Better Things?
- Better Things was directed by Duane Hopkins.
- Who stars in Better Things?
- Better Things stars Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha, Freddie Cunliffe, Patricia Loveland, Frank Bench.
- How long is Better Things?
- Better Things has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Better Things?
- Better Things is a Drama film.
- Where was Better Things produced?
- Better Things was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Better Things?
- The themes of Better Things include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.