Still Life

A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.

Cast

Eddie Marsan

as John May

Joanne Froggatt

as Kelly Stoke

Karen Drury

as Mary

Andrew Buchan

as Mr Pratchett

Neil D'Souza

as Shakthi

Tim Potter

as Homeless Man

Michael Elkin

as Caretaker

Paul Anderson

as Homeless Man

Bronson Webb

as Morgue Attendant

Lee Nicholas Harris

as Police Chief Superintendant

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Eddie Marsan is on good form in this sensitive drama about council worker "May". He is tasked with dealing with the affairs of those people who die without a family. He's a meticulous chap, fastidious even, and he takes great care to investigate as thoroughly as he can trying to find someone to take...

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