Leslie

A small, bittersweet car journey where awkward banter slowly gives way to quiet reconciliation and grief.

Directed by

Richard John Taylor

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Leslie Grantham, Lucy-Jane Quinlan, Lin Clifton

Overview

Leslie Grantham and Lucy-Jane Quinlan portray fictionalised versions of themselves in this road trip comedy that examines family, celebrity, friendship and love. When Leslie's ex wife reveals she's dying, Leslie and his estranged daughter must make the trip to the Lake District to visit her on her death bed. But with all the trains cancelled due to bad weather, Lucy is forced to join her dad as he makes the journey by car.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, celebrity, grief, parenthood

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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