Overview
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
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Box office
Grossed $765K worldwide
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Belfast
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Setting
Set in Belfast
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Uberto PasoliniWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 10, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $764.6K
- Countries
- Italy, Romania, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
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Cast
James NortonJohn
Daniel LamontMichael
Eileen O'HigginsShona
Valerie O'ConnorElla
Stella McCuskerRosemary
Carol MooreDeirdre
Valene KaneCelia
Keith McErleanPhilip- Laura HughesMrs. Parkes
- Éva MorrisAnne
Chris CorriganGerry
Siobhán McSweeneyPam
Roisin GallagherJudy- Grace HannaGrace
Sean SloanGolfer
Nigel O'NeillDavid
Rhoda Ofori-AttahSharon
Asher de SilvaBilly- Libby McBrideTessa
- Shiloh de SilvaLilly
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