Jess (Brenda Blethyn) and town handyman Jacob (Kevin Whately) have been happily married 20 years, recently taking in a trio of Jacob's elderly relatives, including his mother (Rosemary Harris). Though the relations are demanding, kindhearted Jess -- who selflessly quit her job -- enjoys looking after them. But when Jacob disappears one day, Jess' life falls apart, and she must learn to cope with things on her own in this touching drama.
Released: Sep 12, 2004
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kevin Whately, Rosemary Harris, Anna Massey, Peter Sallis, Jill Baker
Crew: Christopher Menaul (Director), Alan Plater (Screenplay), Bill Hargreaves (Props), Jenny Edwards (Producer), Jeanna Polley (Producer), Martyn Swain (Original Music Composer)