Wide-Eyed and Legless

A gentle, bittersweet true story that balances warmth and humour with the quiet ache of illness and letting go.

Directed by

Richard Loncraine

Genres

Tv movie, Drama, Romance

Starring

Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Thora Hird

Overview

Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, grief, family, healing

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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