“It’s tender and poignant but might be a bit cloying were it not for Norton, who underplays it beautifully with a performance of tremendous depth and empathy.” —Cath Clarke, The Guardian
John (James Norton), a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his four-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.
96 minutes
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