Plot
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Cast
James Norton
John
Daniel Lamont
Michael
Eileen O'Higgins
Shona
Valerie O'Connor
Ella
Stella McCusker
Rosemary
Carol Moore
Deirdre
Valene Kane
Celia
Keith McErlean
Philip
Laura Hughes
Mrs. Parkes
Éva Morris
Anne
Chris Corrigan
Gerry
Siobhán McSweeney
Pam
Crew
Uberto Pasolini
Producer
Chris Martin
Producer
Cristian Nicolescu
Producer
Marius Panduru
Director of Photography
Roberto Sessa
Producer
Andrew Simon McAllister
Original Music Composer
Uberto Pasolini
Director
Uberto Pasolini
Writer
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