Better Things
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
2008-05-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
20
Vote Average
5
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
Megan Palmer
Rachel
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