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The Phone Call

The Phone Call

20137.30h 20m

Overview

Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

Directed by Mat Kirkby
Written by Mat Kirkby, James Lucas
Produced by Michelle Kirkman
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Top Cast

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Heather

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Stan (voice)

Edward Hogg

Edward Hogg

Daniel

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Joan

Themes & Keywords

depressionjazzdespairoverdosecall centercrisis linecallcentergriefmental illnessmental healthphone calllonely manhelp lineshort filmemotional supportelderly widowergiving up

About The Phone Call

The Phone Call is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of depression, jazz, despair, overdose, call center, crisis line. Directed by Mat Kirkby, it stars Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent, Edward Hogg. Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

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