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Alfred and Jakobine

Synopsis

In 1955 newly-weds Alfred and Jakobine made an epic, 4 year, journey around the world in an old London taxi. When it was over, without warning, he left her - breaking her heart. Now at 84 years old Alfred Hobbs wants to restore the old taxi, drive it across America with their son, and offer one last ride "before it's too late". 40 years after he left her, she has a deep love/hate regard for Alfred. How will the she react to this "gesture" and how will her "new" husband of 30 years handle it?

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Year: 2014
Type of film: Features
Running time: 73 mins
Director: Jonathan Howells, Tom Roberts
Producer: Rob Fletcher
Executive Producer: Tom Roberts, Cat Cooper
Editor: Paul Carlin
Director of Photography: Rollo Hollins
Composer: Nick Urata
Principal cast: Olivia Marei

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Start in Morocco Films

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