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by Jason Di Rosso

Vanessa Redgrave is a geriatric ex showgirl, one of four hardcore grumps at an up-market old people's home with no loved ones to visit over Christmas. So they annoy the young carer on duty instead (Hayley Atwell)—who tries to loosen them up with a trip to the pub and a spliff. The script chugs predictably. Director Anthony Byrne delivers sublime shots of snow falling on autumnal leaves, but not much else.

Director: Anthony Byrne
Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Joss Ackland, Hayley Atwell, Brenda Fricker, Imelda Staunton, Orla Brady
Producer: Noel Pearson, Sarah Radclyffe
Script: Jean Pasley (short story by Maeve Binchy)
Cinematographer: Des Whelan
Editor: Emma E. Hickox
Music: Niall Byrne
Running time: 90
Australian distributor: Hopscotch
Language: English
Classification: M