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David Tennant, Sarah Parish, Harry Treadaway, Jacob Theato, Jay Simpson ...( see more  see more... ) , Jo Hartley

Alan and Tricia Hamilton are very happy. He's the head of a building firm and on top of his game. She's a part-time beautician and mother to their two sons. One day their perfect, if unremarkable, lif...( read more  read more... )e is torn apart when a last-minute decision to pop out for a quick drink with a colleague sees Alan step out in front of a passing car. The resulting accident leaves him in a deep coma but with remarkably few physical injuries. Desperately worried about him, Tricia is delighted when he comes round - only to discover that the man she loved has disappeared. His behaviour's changed, he's lost all of his inhibitions and he veers from angry and frustrated to vulnerable and childlike. Simple tasks like making toast and getting dressed are beyond him, he's unable to hold down the job he loves and he plays and laughs with his sons as if he's a child. Alan's behaviour puts his relationship with Tricia under intolerable pressure. She longs to find the husband she loves in there somewhere - but fears she may have lost him forever.

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Directed by: Andy DeEmmony

Release Date: February 25, 2007

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  • kikibirdball
    August 18, 2009
    kikibirdball
    very sad but happy a the same time.i loved it!
  • ember22
    August 8, 2009
    ember22
    The beginning was slightly too abrupt, never really letting you connect with the characters. However quite quickly the movie really picks up and manages to be tragically comical, heartbreaking, and just a real emotional rollercoaster. I don't mind admitting I was close to tears o...( read more)n several occasions. Disappointingly this movie misses out on greatness in my opinion due to its flat ending. Just felt so underwhelming after the magnificent middle. I can forgive the movie for its abrupt beginning, that could have even worked in its favour if the ending had held real power, but sadly, for me at least, it just didn't work. Far too much of a "and they lived happily ever after" feel to it.

    However the script is very good and the performances on the whole were outstanding. Fans of Tennant and Parish, familiar faces to British viewers, will be in for a real treat, and if you like emotional drama's with real depth to them then it won't disappoint. So defiantly worth seeing, but a shame it didn't give a bit more, especially disappointing when you consider it really wasn't too far off.
  • MovieManJDS
    July 21, 2009
    MovieManJDS
    David Tennant is amazing
  • evilkat4425
    January 14, 2009
    evilkat4425
    I haven't seen it yet, but I want to SOOOOOOO BAD! There's naked scenes of David Tennant!
  • timonthemeerkat
    December 14, 2008
    timonthemeerkat
    Heartbreaking. The performances were brilliant. I give it 5 stars just for that scene at the end with the song lyrics.
  • V3rticallyChallenged
    October 24, 2008
    V3rticallyChallenged
    David Tennant, never fails.
    He proves once again, that he is not just a handsome face. This man can act! Bringing so much emotion to this drama.

    This had me on the edge of my seat, it can make you smile, and make you cry... well worth the watch.
  • BeckyBums
    October 23, 2008
    BeckyBums
    .............................................................................................................................................................................Bleh?

    Too amazing for words?

    yes i think so.
  • didofan3
    July 29, 2008
    didofan3
    this is such a moving drama i got to the the screening in london for it and met sarah parrish .
  • yahi06
    April 3, 2008
    yahi06
    Absolutely fantastic - a must see!!!
    The acting involved is superb

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