Better Things
2008, English. Directed by Duane Hopkins.
Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 17 May 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Duane Hopkins
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Better Things runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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If you liked Better Things, try Alex of Venice, Requiem for a Dream, The Good Neighbor.
Who directed Better Things?
Better Things (2008) was directed by Duane Hopkins and stars Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha.