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Belonging

Belonging

Belonging

Belonging

The bittersweet bonds of love and betrayal

2004•1h 36m•

★5.9(8 ratings)

DramaRomanceTV Movie

Overview

After giving up her job as a librarian to care for her husband’s elderly family, Jess’ world falls apart when he leaves her for a younger woman.

Director

Christopher Menaul

Writers

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Main Cast

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Jess Copplestone

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Jacob Copplestone

Rosemary Harris

Rosemary Harris

May Copplestone

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Brenda

Peter Sallis

Peter Sallis

Nathan

Jill Baker

Jill Baker

Cathy

Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Stephanie

Matthew Marsh

Matthew Marsh

Peter Fox

Maisy Taylor

Maisy Taylor

Nella

Tom Bennett

Tom Bennett

PC Cowley

Joe Van Moyland

Joe Van Moyland

Luke

Roisin Rae

Roisin Rae

Waitress

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Christopher Menaul

Writing

Screenplay: Alan Plater

Production

Producer: Jenny Edwards
Producer: Jeanna Polley
Casting: Gail Stevens

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Martyn Swain

Cinematography

Director of Photography: David Katznelson

Editing

Editor: Jon Costelloe

Art Direction

Props: Bill Hargreaves
Production Design: Stuart Walker
Art Direction: Katie Driscoll

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Phoebe De Gaye
Makeup Artist: Kirstin Chalmers
Makeup Artist: Sara Osborn

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The bittersweet bonds of love and betrayal"

#2

The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).

#3

The film was directed by Christopher Menaul.

#4

The screenplay was written by Alan Plater.

#5

The score was composed by Martyn Swain.

#6

Cinematography was handled by David Katznelson.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0412046.

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Rating

5.9/10

Average

8 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Belonging

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom