Dad (2005 film)

Dad is a 2005 British television film made by BBC Wales.[1] It stars Richard Briers, Kevin Whately, Jean Heywood, Sinéad Cusack and Hannah Daniels.[2] It is written by Lucy Gannon, produced by Hilary Bevan Jones and directed by Sarah Harding.

Dad
Written byLucy Gannon
Directed bySarah Harding
Starring
Music byNicholas Hooper
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJulie Gardner
ProducerHilary Bevan Jones
Running time83 minutes
Production companyBBC Wales
Release
Original release24 February 2005 (2005-02-24)

Synopsis

The film explores elder abuse issues. Larry James (Richard Briers) is an 80-year-old elderly man who lives happily with his wife Jeannie (Jean Heywood). One day, Larry has an accident by falling down the stairs and injuring his leg. Soon after he has been released from hospital, Jeannie begins to suffer from Alzheimer's disease and completely forgets who Larry is. Once she has been taken to care, Larry goes to live with his family; his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinéad Cusack) and his granddaughter Millie (Hannah Daniels). But whilst Larry and Oliver are spending time together, things start to take a turn for the worse in their father and son relationship.[3]

Soundtrack

The score was composed by Nicholas Hooper.

References
  1. Travers, Olive (1 March 2005). "Taking it out on parents". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. Henshaw, Pete (17 March 2005). "Actress Jean gets ready for Dad role with visit to Alzheimer's group". Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/02_february/02/dad.shtml


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