Joseph is an unemployed widower who lives in a poor area in Leeds. He suffers
from a bad temper. In the opening scenes he kicks his dog so hard that he
breaks its ribs. This pushes him into depression.
One day he seeks refuge in a Christian charity shop. He hides behind the
clothes so that nobody can see him. The shopkeeper Hannah prays for him. He's
not a Christian, but he's moved by her concern for him, and he visits the shop
every day. He thinks that Hannah has a perfect life, but he's wrong. Her
husband hits her. Her friendship with Joseph makes it worse. Her husband is
jealous and thinks it's more than a platonic friendship, so he hits her even
more.
I'm very impressed by Olivia Colman's acting, and not just in this film. She's
magnificent in every role she plays. It's not an uplifting film. It shows an
ugly community with dysfunctional people in northern England. It's a place I
wouldn't want to live.
Success Rate: - 1.9
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