How to Wash A Body, How to Cleanse A Soul

A quiet, tender two-hander that turns a mortuary ritual into an aching, slightly surreal conversation about missed chances.

Directed by

Luke Bather

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ralph Ineson, Lewis Gribben, Chelsea O'Connor

Overview

The first time Jack ever meets Richard, his biological Dad, is two hours before Richard's funeral, where he's been asked to wash and dress the body. When Richard's lifeless body starts talking back to him, Jack realises he's got a second chance at a first meeting.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, parenthood, death

Content

Mild gore and language. No violence or sexual content.

Note

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

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