Grace lives an idyllic life in a British seaside town, but her world soon comes crashing down when her husband of 29 years tells her he's leaving her for another woman. Through stages of shock, disbelief and anger -- and with support from her son -- Grace ultimately regains her footing while learning it's never too late to be happy.
Acting
Bening's trembling restraint vs. Nighy's crumbling politeness
Writing
Based on playwright's own parents' divorce — ouch
Cinematography
Seaside cliffs as emotional precipice, gorgeous and cruel
Director
William Nicholson
Annette Bening
Grace
Bill Nighy
Edward
Josh O'Connor
Jamie
Aiysha Hart
Jess
Ryan McKen
Dev
Sally Rogers
Angela
Nicholas Burns
Gary
Steven Pacey
Peter Widdecombe
Derren Litten
Friendline Man
Rose Keegan
Receptionist
Finn Bennett
Robbie
Nicholas Blane
Priest
Joel MacCormack
Computer Shop Salesman (uncredited)
Ninette Finch
Headscarf Lady (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Writer-director William Nicholson based this on his own parents' marriage collapse; his mother never forgave him for the play.
The seaside town of Seaford represents a generation of British 'comfortable marriages' that prioritized stability over authenticity — Grace's arc mirrors 2010s 'gray divorce' trends.
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