Ruth (Charlotte Rampling) is a drunken cantankerous retired war correspondent. After being immobilized by a broken leg, she comes to stay with her estranged son Robert (Marton Csokas) and more estranged grandson Sam (George Ferrier). Sam is bitter and suicidal after his beloved mother's death. Religious Nurse Sarah (Edith Poor) tries to save Ruth.
The story is pretty thin. It's a simple story of a dysfunctional family finding a connection. It's basically next to nothing except for the greatness of Charlotte Rampling. She drives this movie with her mere presence. The other actors are fine. The story could have done more. At the very least, Ruth could have gotten Sam laid. She is missing a heart to heart talk with her son. This is a matter of a star shining in any night sky.
The story is pretty thin. It's a simple story of a dysfunctional family finding a connection. It's basically next to nothing except for the greatness of Charlotte Rampling. She drives this movie with her mere presence. The other actors are fine. The story could have done more. At the very least, Ruth could have gotten Sam laid. She is missing a heart to heart talk with her son. This is a matter of a star shining in any night sky.