A long way down [videorecording] / DCM Productions and BBC Films present a Wildgaze Films/Finola Dwyer production in association with Hanway Films ; produced by Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey ; screenplay by Jack Thorne ; directed by Pascal Chaumeil.
Four suicidal strangers find support in the last place they ever expected to in this emotionally charged comedy-drama based on the novel by Nick Hornby. It's New Year's Eve in London, and disgraced television personality Martin (Pierce Brosnan) is about to take a flying leap off of Topper's Tower when he's interrupted by Maureen (Toni Collette), a lonely single mother who's reached the end of her rope. Meanwhile, as the pair realize their suicide plans have overlapped, onto the rooftop dashes Jess (Imogen Poots), a rebellious teen with nothing left to live for. Just when it seems this despairing group can't possibly get any bigger, rocker-turned-pizza delivery driver J.J. (Aaron Paul) shows up with a fresh pie and a death wish. Rather than taking the plunge together, the unlikely foursome decide to put their plans off until Valentine's Day -- sticking together and supporting one another in the interim. Later, as their friendship deepens, their unusual pact stirs a media firestorm.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd, col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Canada] : Distributed by Mongrel Media, 2014.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel by Nick Hornby. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: Deleted scenes; outtakes; Making of "A long way down": jumping in with cast & crew; On Toppers Tower: a behind the scenes view; Working with the director; Adapting the story; AXS TV: a look at "A long way down"; trailer. Title from container. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Dario Marianelli; edited by Barney Pilling, Chris Gill; director of photography, Ben Davis. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Aaron Paul, Zara White. |
Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. |
System Details Note: | DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1 ; NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen 2.35:1. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
Language Note: | In English and French. |
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