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Belonging (2004)

2004-09-12 · 1h 36m · EN
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The bittersweet bonds of love and betrayal

Jess (Brenda Blethyn) and town handyman Jacob (Kevin Whately) have been happily married 20 years, recently taking in a trio of Jacob's elderly relatives, including his mother (Rosemary Harris). Though the relations are demanding, kindhearted Jess -- who selflessly quit her job -- enjoys looking after them. But when Jacob disappears one day, Jess' life falls apart, and she must learn to cope with things on her own in this touching drama.

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Christopher MenaulDirector

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Brenda BlethynBrenda BlethynJess CopplestoneKevin WhatelyKevin WhatelyJacob CopplestoneRosemary HarrisRosemary HarrisMay CopplestoneAnna MasseyAnna MasseyBrendaPeter SallisPeter SallisNathanJill BakerJill BakerCathyFiona O'ShaughnessyFiona O'ShaughnessyStephanieMatthew MarshMatthew MarshPeter FoxMaisy TaylorMaisy TaylorNellaTom BennettTom BennettPC CowleyJoe Van MoylandJoe Van MoylandLukeRoisin RaeRoisin RaeWaitress

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What is Belonging about?

Jess (Brenda Blethyn) and town handyman Jacob (Kevin Whately) have been happily married 20 years, recently taking in a trio of Jacob's elderly relatives, including his mother (Rosemary Harris). Though the relations are demanding, kindhearted Jess -- who selflessly quit her job -- enjoys looking after them. But when Jacob disappears one day, Jess' life falls apart, and she must learn to cope with things on her own in this touching drama.

How long is Belonging?

Belonging has a runtime of 96 minutes.