Project Detail

Ruby

Synopsis

Doreen and John live out their days alone. As John’s behaviour becomes increasingly disturbed, Doreen struggles to care for him. On their Ruby wedding anniversary events spiral out of control and, feeling troubled by reminders of the past, Doreen must make a decision about how she will cope.

Details

Year: 2012
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 10 mins 26 secs
Director: Iain Mitchell
Producer: Sophie Neave
Executive Producer: Neil Andrews
Editor: Claire Pringle
Screenwriter: Iain Mitchell
Director of Photography: Stuart Bentley
Production Designer: Beck Rainford
Sound: Sasha Lewis
Principal cast: Irene Bradshaw, Hugh Coleridge, Lisa Castle, Stewart Clegg

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

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