Lovely
Synopsis
'Lovely' is a 12-minute comedy-drama set in a Cornish care home. It follows Penelope, a 67-year-old firecracker of a woman who, after five years of living with PSP, a rare degenerative illness, can no longer verbally communicate with those around her. So when Penelope is determined to go to the beach, her family’s attempts to understand her spiral into a hilarious series of misunderstandings. Although the challenging topic of terminal illness sits at the heart of the story, 'Lovely' celebrates the enduring power of family and the humour that can exist even in life’s most difficult moments.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jasmine Blackborow
- Original Title
- Lovely
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jasmine Blackborow
Amy Gillies, Laura Giles, Neil Fox, Laura Canning
Department Leadership Roster
Jasmine Blackborow
Director
Amy Gillies
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovely
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovely about?
'Lovely' is a 12-minute comedy-drama set in a Cornish care home. It follows Penelope, a 67-year-old firecracker of a woman who, after five years of living with PSP, a rare degenerative illness, can no longer verbally communicate with those around her. So when Penelope is determined to go to the beach, her family’s attempts to understand her spiral into a hilarious series of misunderstandings. Although the challenging topic of terminal illness sits at the heart of the story, 'Lovely' celebrates the enduring power of family and the humour that can exist even in life’s most difficult moments.
Who directed Lovely?
Lovely was directed by Jasmine Blackborow.
Who stars in Lovely?
The principal cast of Lovely includes Abigail McKern, Anna Wilson-Jones, Jasmine Hyde, Libby Mai, Kate Handford.
When was Lovely released and how long is it?
Lovely was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 12m.