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Set in a Liverpool care home, this drama follows Sarah, a woman who discovers a natural ability to bond with the elderly residents. Her sense of purpose is put to the test in March 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic begins, altering the lives of the staff and patients. The story specifically focuses on the relationship between Sarah and a patient whose life is permanently changed by the health crisis.
Directed by Marc Munden, the film followed his 2020 project The Secret Garden. The screenplay was written by Jack Thorne and the production involved Channel 4 Television, One Shoe Films, The Forge Entertainment, and All3Media International. The main cast features Jodie Comer as Sarah Berner and Stephen Graham as Tony, alongside Ian Hart, Sue Johnston, Lesley Sharp, and David Hayman. A total of 25 actors and 53 crew members are credited in the production.
The film has been generally well received by viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 14,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 7/10 from 146 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham had previously worked together on the mini-series “Good Cop” in 2012. Comer’s performance made such an impression on Graham that he immediately called his agent, Jane Epstein, from the set, and at his recommendation, she soon met with the relatively unknown actress at the time and subsequently became her agent. This greatly contributed to Comer’s career, and she and Graham formed a close friendship.
- The mini-series features one continuous shot lasting approximately 26 minutes, which was filmed in only two takes. According to Jodie Comer, during the filming of the first take, she became distracted and lost herself in thought, but upon completion, she was confident that the shot had been filmed as required. To her surprise, director Mark Manden ordered a reshoot. It was this second take that ultimately made it into the film.
- Screenwriter Jack Thorne initially wanted to write a story about various aspects of nursing home life and the situation with elderly care in general, but he was dissuaded by producer George Faber. Thorne later admitted that he was afraid to write about the coronavirus pandemic, but after reading more materials on the subject, he realized its importance.
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