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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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Duane Hopkins

Tara Ballard
Tara Ballard
Sarah
Betty Bench
Betty Bench
Mrs Gladwin
Michael Socha
Michael Socha
Mike
Freddie Cunliffe
Freddie Cunliffe
Jon
Patricia Loveland
Patricia Loveland
Nan Wilson
Frank Bench
Frank Bench
Mr Gladwin
Rachel McIntyre
Rachel McIntyre
Gail Wilson
Che Corr
Che Corr
David
Jane Foxhall
Jane Foxhall
Tess' Mum
Liam McIlfatrick
Liam McIlfatrick
Rob
Megan Palmer
Megan Palmer
Rachel

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