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Better Things

5.020081h 33m15MovieDrama

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…

DirectorDuane Hopkins
WriterDuane Hopkins
ProducersSamm Haillay·Rachel Robey

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Cast · Directed by Duane Hopkins

TB
Tara Ballard
Sarah
MSMichael Socha
Michael Socha
Mike
FCFreddie Cunliffe
Freddie Cunliffe
Jon
PL
Patricia Loveland
Nan Wilson
FB
Frank Bench
Mr Gladwin
RM
Rachel McIntyre
Gail Wilson
CC
Che Corr
David
JF
Jane Foxhall
Tess' Mum
LM
Liam McIlfatrick
Rob
MP
Megan Palmer
Rachel

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