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NOMINEE - BEST ACTOR - Peter Bowles (Philip Twain)
NOMINEE - BEST SOUND
2018
United Kingdom
85 mins
US Premiere
Feature Film Competition
| Paul Duddridge | |
| Danielle James | |
| Peter Bowles (Philip Twain), Sylvia Syms (Rosemary Twain) |
Inspired by real-life stories of elderly couples caught up in the social services system, Together is a powerful drama about an elderly couple who get separated into different care homes against their will. After 60 years of marriage, Rosemary and Philip Twain are happily sharing their golden years taking care of one another. When Rosemary is taken to hospital for a routine procedure, their perfect retirement starts to unravel. Philip is admitted to a care home and even when his wife is returned to the marital home, he is not allowed to join her. Frustrated by the system, they take their lives in to their own hands and fight back. They will do anything to be TOGETHER.
About the Director
British director in Hollywood, Paul Duddridge, has created, written and directed innovative, multi media, UK shows for both the BBC and ITV. In the US, he is in demand as a producer/writer and consultant, and has worked for major networks and production companies. As a comedy manager in the UK, he discovered and developed the careers of Rob Brydon and Michael McIntyre, among others. His first narrative feature Mothers and Daughters illustrated his skill in creating ground-breaking story platforms.
Reviews
A Romeo and Juliet story for the elderly – TOGETHER, a film by Paul Duddridge – Olivia Butler, Winter Film Awards
Meet Peter Bowles, still suave, still filling seats… and riotously un-PC at 81 – Jane Fryer, The Daily Mail
Sylvia Syms is as feisty as ever – but still wishes she’d had Judi Dench’s career – Peter Robertson, Express
Inspiring story of care home couple who fought to stay together is being made into a film after director read about their plight – Tom Witherow, The Daily Mail
Veteran actress Sylvia Syms on health crisis, love and growing older – Jessica Boulton, The Mirror
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