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The Widower

Neville and Blake, a father and son coming to terms with the loss of their wife and mother Mary. When Neville is diagnosed as terminally ill his son Blake returns from boarding school and their unresolved feelings of loss re-surface. An unconventional and unique film that uses music and poetry as the narrative rather than dialogue, creating an emotionally insightful human drama.

Top Cast

  • Chris Haywood

    Chris Haywood

    Neville

  • Frances Rings

    Frances Rings

    Mary

  • Matt Dyall

    Matt Dyall

    Son

  • Blake Pittman

    Blake Pittman

    Young Son

  • Ben Harkin

    Ben Harkin

  • Tony Barry

    Tony Barry

Overview

Neville and Blake, a father and son coming to terms with the loss of their wife and mother Mary. When Neville is diagnosed as terminally ill his son Blake returns from boarding school and their unresolved feelings of loss re-surface. An unconventional and unique film that uses music and poetry as the narrative rather than dialogue, creating an emotionally insightful human drama.

Rating

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