Half Broken Things

Half Broken Things (DVD) (*)

$26.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2007 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Tim Fywell

Written By:
Morag Joss
Alan Whiting

Actors:
Penelope Wilton ..... Jean
Daniel Mays ..... Michael
Sinead Matthews ..... Steph
Nicholas Le Prevost ..... Rev Gordon Brookes
Lara Cazalet ..... Sally
Sian Thomas ..... Shelley
Crispin Redman ..... Mr. David
Bradley Gardner ..... Jason
Kenneth Hadley ..... Bill
Eileen Nicholas ..... Mrs Dawson
Anthony Smee ..... Magistrate
Geoffrey McGivern ..... Jack (as Geoff McGivern)

Synopsis:

Facing imminent forced retirement, Jean, a house-sitter on her last job in a beautiful country house, begins to live in the place as if she owns it. When fate brings two strangers to the house - Michael, a small-time thief, and Steph, a pregnant girl on the run from her abusive boyfriend - Jean discovers the family she has always wanted.

Together, Michael, Steph and Jean gradually take over the home and the lives of the owners of Walden Manor, creating an isolated, idyllic life for themselves. Although it's a life based entirely on deception and delusion, as the summer progresses, they find a security, happiness and freedom they have never before experienced. But when the past catches up with them, and the threat of discovery looms, murder is the only solution. As the possible consequences of their actions become apparent, and the net closes in, the tension in the house leads inexorably towards a harrowing but inevitable ending.

A haunting drama which blurs the lines between good and evil, Half Broken Things is a dark, disturbing psychological thriller.

A middle aged house-sitter meets two tearaways, and together they form a surrogate family. |

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 16 October, 2008.

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