Everyday

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Writer: Laurence Coriat, Michael Winterbottom
Cast: Shirley Henderson, John Simm, Laurence Richardson
Theatrical Release Date:
Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival

Synopsis: Everyday tells the story of four children separated from their father, and a wife separated from her husband. The father, Ian (John Simm), is in prison. The mother, Karen, (Shirley Henderson) has to bring up a family of four children by herself. Filmed over a period of five years, Everyday uses the repetitions and rhythms of everyday life to explore how a family can survive a prolonged period apart. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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