9.5Dad · 2005
Dad (2005) is a Drama film directed by Sarah Harding, starring Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack.
Drama
9.5Overview
Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery and independent 86-year-old who has been caring single-handedly for his beloved wife Jeannie James (Jean Heywood) who has Alzheimer's disease. When Larry falls and breaks an ankle his life with Jeannie abruptly changes forever. Jeannie is moved into residential care and Larry goes to stay with his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinead Cusack) and their teenage daughter Millie (Hannah Daniel). But love and consideration wear thin as father and son have to learn to live together all over again.
Cast
Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately, Ian Saynor, Hannah Daniel, Dyfrig Morris, John Nettleton
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What is "Dad" about?
Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery and independent 86-year-old who has been caring single-handedly for his beloved wife Jeannie James (Jean Heywood) who has Alzheimer's disease. When Larry falls and breaks an ankle his life with Jeannie abruptly changes forever. Jeannie is moved into residential care and Larry goes to stay with his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinead Cusack) and their teenage daughter Millie (Hannah Daniel). But love and consideration wear thin as father and son have to learn to live together all over again.
When was "Dad" released?
Dad was released in 2005.
Who stars in "Dad"?
The cast includes Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately.
