Last Orders (2001)
Año de Estreno: 2001
Nación: Germany, United Kingdom
Título Alternativo: Letzte Runde
Director: Fred Schepisi
Guionista: Fred Schepisi
Producción & Género
Productor(es): N/A
Compañías: Future Films, MBP (Germany), Scala Productions, winchester films
Género: Comedy, Drama
Premios & Similares
Premios: N/A
Similares:
Palabras Clave
Palabras Clave: ashes, based on novel or book, death, flashback, friends, friendship, grief, last will and testament, loss of loved one, male friendship, memory, missed opportunity, parent child relationship, war veteran
Argumento
After Jack Dodd's death, his will requests that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. His friends Ray, Lenny, and Vic, along with his foster son Vince, embark on a journey to fulfill this final wish. Along the way, they reminisce about their shared history with Jack, revisiting memories of his life, his marriage to Amy, and the times they spent together. The men confront their own regrets and losses as they reflect on Jack's influence in their lives.
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Resumen
'Last Orders' is a poignant drama-comedy that explores themes of friendship, loss, and mortality through the journey of four men carrying out the last wishes of their deceased friend. Based on Graham Swift's novel of the same name, the film weaves together flashbacks and present-day events to paint a vivid portrait of Jack Dodd's impact on those around him. As Ray, Lenny, Vic, and Vince travel to Margate with Jack's ashes, they grapple with their own disappointments and missed opportunities while celebrating the life of their friend.
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