
Urchin(2025)
Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Along the way, he encounters unexpected chances for a fresh start.


“It's never too late to start.”
London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a devastating medical diagnosis forces him to take stock, and to try and grasp some fulfilment before it passes permanently beyond reach.

Bill Nighy
Williams

Aimee Lou Wood
Margaret Harris

Alex Sharp
Peter Wakeling

Tom Burke
Sutherland

Adrian Rawlins
Middleton

Oliver Chris
Hart
Hubert Burton
Rusbridger

Zoe Boyle
Mrs. McMasters

Barney Fishwick
Michael

Patsy Ferran
Fiona
Living is a drama film released in 2022 exploring themes of london, england, terminal illness, remake, period drama, post world war ii, 1950s. Directed by Oliver Hermanus, it stars Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp. London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a devastating medical diagnosis forces him to take stock, and to try and grasp some fulfilment before it passes permanently beyond reach.
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