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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?

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
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

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