Daisies in December (1995)
A seaside hotel for senior citizens is the setting for late-season love as costars Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland meet and make a match in this romantic human drama. Gerald's a stuffy ex-stockbroker who's been placed in the facility for his own best interest. Katherine's a warm and friendly resident with a soaring spirit and a zest for life. Their union is a transforming one, and also timely, as Katherine stands on the threshhold of a painful and very frightening battle with cancer. Poignant storytelling with a winning pair of costars.
Director: Mark Haber
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 3, 1995
Cast
- Jean Simmons - Katherine Palmer
- Joss Ackland - Gerald Carmody
- Judith Barker - Miss Bunch
- Muriel Pavlow - Miss Dean
- Barbara Lott - Mrs. Carmichael
- Wolfe Morris - Mr. Prager
- Ian Crowe - Derek
- Eric Carte - Arthur Carmody
- Pippa Guard - Miss Glaistow
Screenplay
- Jenny Paschall (Story)
- John Kane (Story)
Production: Flextech Television Limited
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss
Keywords
romance, seaside
More Films by Director: Mark Haber
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daisies in December about?
- A seaside hotel for senior citizens is the setting for late-season love as costars Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland meet and make a match in this romantic human drama. Gerald's a stuffy ex-stockbroker who's been placed in the facility for his own best interest. Katherine's a warm and friendly resident with a soaring spirit and a zest for life. Their union is a transforming one, and also timely, as Katherine stands on the threshhold of a painful and very frightening battle with cancer. Poignant storytelling with a winning pair of costars.
- Who directed Daisies in December?
- Daisies in December was directed by Mark Haber.
- Who stars in Daisies in December?
- Daisies in December stars Jean Simmons, Joss Ackland, Judith Barker, Muriel Pavlow, Barbara Lott, Wolfe Morris.
- How long is Daisies in December?
- Daisies in December has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Daisies in December?
- Daisies in December is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Daisies in December produced?
- Daisies in December was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Daisies in December?
- The themes of Daisies in December include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.