This Little Life
Synopsis
A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Kate Ashfield
Sadie MacGregor
Peter Mullan
Neonatologist
Anthony Borrows
Luke
Sian Reeves
Glenda
Alan Stocks
Alan
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Midwife
Alexis Tuttle
Doctor at Birth
Emma Lowndes
Nurse at Birth
Linda Bassett
Nurse Nina
Shauna Shim
Nurse Janey
Gerry Hinks
Richie's Father
Judi Jones
Richie's Mother
Caroline O'Neill
Nurse Babs
Archie Panjabi
Niala
Zara Bridget Bell
Baby Luke
Frasier Cordon
Baby Luke
Rebecca Jade Evans
Baby Luke
Joshua Freeman
Baby Luke
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Gavron
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Franklyn, Rosemary Kay, Howard Schuman
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- This Little Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Common Features, Studio of the North, Yorkshire Media Production Agency (YMPA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Gavron
Francesca Franklyn, Rosemary Kay, Howard Schuman
Dario Marianelli
Adam Suschitzky, Per Tingleff, Jakob Hire, Alessandra Scherillo, David Katznelson
William Diver
Stewart Mackinnon, Jeremy Howe, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Gavron
Director
Rosemary Kay
Writer
Julian Day
Costume Design
David Munns
Production Design
Stewart Mackinnon
Producer
William Diver
Editor
David Katznelson
Director of Photography
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Little Life.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring This Little Life.
list11
More Like This Little Life
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Little Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Little Life about?
A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.
Who directed This Little Life?
This Little Life was directed by Sarah Gavron.
Who stars in This Little Life?
The principal cast of This Little Life includes Kate Ashfield, Peter Mullan, Anthony Borrows, Sian Reeves, Alan Stocks.
When was This Little Life released and how long is it?
This Little Life was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for This Little Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Little Life was composed by Dario Marianelli.