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Better Things

(2008)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleBetter Things

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2008-05-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 33m

Production CompaniesThird Films,Wellington Films,Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH,EM Media,UK Film Council,Film4

Genres

  • Drama