The read
Scores higher than 89% of the 6,766 2020s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic80/100
245 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew Simon McAllisterOriginal Music Composer
- Uberto PasoliniDirector
- Uberto PasoliniWriter
Cast
- James NortonJohn
- Daniel LamontMichael
- Eileen O'HigginsShona
- Valerie O'ConnorElla
- Stella McCuskerRosemary
- Carol MooreDeirdre
- Valene KaneCelia
- Keith McErleanPhilip
- Laura HughesMrs. Parkes
- Éva MorrisAnne
- Chris CorriganGerry
- Siobhán McSweeneyPam
Stills
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Themes
hopeadoptionbased on true storynorthern irelandcoming of agedying manlittle boywindow cleanerfather son relationship
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