The read
Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do.
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew KirkWriter
- David BlairDirector
- Ian LivingstoneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert SheehanJack
- Lily ColeEmma
- Joely RichardsonPsychiatrist
- David O'HaraDCI Keane
- Tamzin MerchantEmma
- Andrew TiernanFather
- Alex WyndhamMartin
- Deirdre O'KaneMum
- Jack FoxMark
- Rhys ConnahYoung Jack
- Oliver HealdBen
- Leo WoodruffJumping Man (Uncredited)