A dead dad, a space suit, and the weirdest grief group you'll ever meet.
Heartfelt, funny and beautifully observed, Magpie is a story of hidden secrets, loss and the life affirming power of friendship.
Acting
Maeve Dermody's fragile, funny Martha anchors every frame.
Direction
Caswill finds beauty in cramped flats and awkward silences.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that stings, then unexpectedly warms.
Director
Vanessa Caswill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tom Riley (Batman) and Montserrat Lombard (Minnie) later married in real life after meeting on set.
Part of a 2010 wave of British shorts exploring grief through dark comedy, alongside 'The Strange Thing About the Johnsons' era.
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