But this is a 600-mile trek, and he isn't exactly prepared. Then he just keeps walking, inspired by a garage clerk (Singh), hoping Queenie might try to stay alive if she knows he's coming. But Harold goes out to post a reply letter. Harold's wife Maureen (Wilton) bristles at the mention of her name. In South Devon, Harold (Broadbent) gets a note from former colleague Queenie (Bassett) simply saying goodbye as she enters hospice care in Berwick-Upon-Tweed. It's notable that director Hettie Macdonald manages to avoid letting it become either sentimental or preachy, allowing the message and the emotion to emerge through the actors' performances. It may feel like something we've seen before, specifically the 2021 road movie The Last Bus, but there are nicely nuanced textures woven into this story, which touches on some very dark themes. A first-rate cast and light-handed filmmaking elevate this quintessential British drama.
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