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Second Best

1994 · 105 min

A quiet, emotionally raw drama that draws you into a fragile bond, with moments of warmth piercing through lingering pain.

Tagline
A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
Overview
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • parenthood
  • family
  • trauma
  • healing
  • identity
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, family
Directed by
Chris Menges
Written by
David Cook
Starring
William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales, Keith Allen, Alan Cumming, John Hurt, Nerys Hughes
Music
Simon Boswell
Cinematography
Ashley Rowe
Runtime
105 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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