The Agency
Genres
Overview
Adapted from the acclaimed short story by Man Brooker Prize Nominee Sarah Hall. The Agency is a modern and stylish take on middle class female empowerment, amidst the social sub-culture, described collectively as "ladies who lunch". Disillusioned with a decade of domesticity, housewife Hannah Baines (Ania Sowinski), is befriended by an enigmatic older woman Anthea (Lesley Manville,) who introduces a select and seductive inner circle of women. In confidence, Anthea recommends a private and reliable company who "can set up something marvellous" for her. Hannah contemplates the implications of attending her initial consultation, at The Agency.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
29 min
Release Date
2017-11-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Gwilym Lee
Alistair
Dexter Fletcher
John
Lesley Manville
Anthea
Ania Sowinski
Hannah
Chanel Cresswell
Pamela
Elizabeth Boag
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