The Almond and the Seahorse

For Gwen, it's always 1999. The face in the mirror is unfamiliar and her partner isn't recognizable to her despite waking up together every day. Joe's past is coming undone and his partner, Sarah, fears she will be forgotten. A doctor refuses to give up on them, determined not to let them unravel.

Cast

Rebel Wilson

as Sarah

Charlotte Gainsbourg

as Toni

Trine Dyrholm

as Gwen

Celyn Jones

as Joe

Meera Syal

as Dr. Falmer

Ruth Madeley

as Jenny

Alice Lowe

as Cath

Patrick Elue

as Moses

Martha Last

as Bethan

Alyson Marks

as Marion

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