
Life as a House(2001)
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.


The story of Singe and Kate, a couple from North Somerset, whose lives were turned upside down when Kate was diagnosed with an incurable breast cancer. Over her last few days, she created her list: writing her thoughts and memories down, to help the man she loved create the best life possible for their two sons, after she was gone.

Rafe Spall
Singe

Emilia Fox
Kate

Elaine Cassidy
Rachel
William Stagg
Reef

Matthew Stagg
Finn

Richard Cordery
Bob

Susan Jameson
Christine

Ross McCormack
Teen Singe

Sophie Simnett
Teen Kate

Bobby Lockwood
Matt
Mum's List is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of mother, wife, based on true story, breast cancer, cancer, dying wish. Directed by Niall Johnson, it stars Rafe Spall, Emilia Fox, Elaine Cassidy. The story of Singe and Kate, a couple from North Somerset, whose lives were turned upside down when Kate was diagnosed with an incurable breast cancer. Over her last few days, she created her list: writing her thoughts and memories down, to help the man she loved create the best life possible for their two sons, after she was gone.
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