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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

Categories

Fiction

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

Sales Company

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

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