Project Detail

Ordinary Love

Synopsis

Joan and Tom have been married for many years. There is an ease to their relationship that only comes from spending a life time together and a depth of love which expresses itself through tenderness and humour in equal part. When Joan is unexpectedly diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their relationship as they are faced with the challenges that lie ahead and the prospect of what might happen as she fears the worst.
A story about love, survival and the epic questions life throws at each and every one of us.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2019 - Gala Presentations - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Love Strand - European premiere

Details

Year: 2019
Type of project: Features
Running time: 92 min
Director: Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn
Producer: Brian J. Falconer, David Holmes, Piers Tempest
Co-Producer: Tom Harberd, Elliot Ross, Fenella Ross
Executive Producer: René Besson, Mark Huffam, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
Editor: Nick Emerson
Screenwriter: Owen McCafferty
Composer: David Holmes
Principal cast: Lesley Manville, Liam Neeson, David Wilmot

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Canderblinks Films and Out of Orbit production with support from Bankside Films, Head Gear Films, Tempo Films, Northern Ireland Screen, BFI

Out of Orbit

Brian J. Falconer

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Sales Company

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
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