Dir: Paul Andrew Williams | UK | 2025 | 98 mins

Cast | Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn, Jason Watkins

 

Have we become a nation of strangers? 

A gripping story straight from the heart of broken Britain, London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams’s haunting, genre-defying drama showcases award-winning performances from Brenda Blethyn (ITV’s Vera, Secrets and Lies) and Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie).

A neglected pensioner, Elsie (Blethyn) finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen (Riseborough). Over time, Elsie gains a friend and troubled Colleen finds a fresh purpose in life as she shops, cleans and cares for her. It brings brighter days for them both. But Elsie’s son John (Jason Watkins) resents the way Colleen has fulfilled the responsibilities he shirked, and simmering tensions between them lead to shocking consequences. 

“A stark, fierce, wonderfully acted film” The Guardian

 

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR THIS FILM:

WATCHWORD - a discreet closed-captioning system, ensuring that only those wearing supplied smart glasses can see the captions. These glasses can be worn over prescription glasses and around cochlear implants. Users can alter the size, colour, brightness, position and focus to their personal preference. Watchword is available on any screening of this title.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION - a recorded narration describes visual elements of the film - in gaps in the dialogue - through personal headphones. The film soundtrack is broadcast to cinema speakers in the usual way. The volume of each ear can be altered independently by the user. 

HARD OF HEARING - using our wireless headphones, the film soundtrack is broadcast direct to the user who can control the volume of each ear independently. This is also perfect for anyone sensitive to loud noises.

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