Movie
Better Things (2008)
Drama
Story
Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.
Director: Duane Hopkins Starring: Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha, Freddie Cunliffe
Better Things Cast
- Tara Ballard as Sarah
- Betty Bench as Mrs Gladwin
- Michael Socha as Mike
- Freddie Cunliffe as Jon
- Patricia Loveland as Nan Wilson
- Frank Bench as Mr Gladwin
- Rachel McIntyre as Gail Wilson
- Che Corr as David
- Jane Foxhall as Tess' Mum
- Liam McIlfatrick as Rob
- Megan Palmer as Rachel