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The Phone Call( 2013)

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Overview

Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sally Hawkins

      Heather

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      Jim Broadbent

      Stan (voice)

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      Edward Hogg

      Daniel

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      Prunella Scales

      Joan

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Mar 21 2024
    This is a really quite poignant glimpse at just how tough it can be when you are on the end of a phone trying to help someone in the depths of despair. Sally Hawkins is "Heather" who comes to volunteer one evening at a crisis helpline and receives a call from "Stan". The immediately recognisable sound of Jim Broadbent's emotional voice now tells her of his predicament, and pretty swiftly she is not only trying to console and comfort him, but also to try to glean some information about his identity so she can perhaps offer more practical help. She thinks she remembers a call he made before, you ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • depression
    • jazz
    • overdose
    • call center
    • crisis line
    • callcenter
    • grief
    • mental illness
    • mental health
    • phone call
    • help line
    • short film
    • emotional support
    • british