Still Life (2013)
Director
Uberto Pasolini
Main cast
Eddie Marsan; Joanne Froggatt; Karen Drury; Andrew Buchan; Neil D'Souza
Genres
Drama
Description
A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.
Uberto Pasolini
Main cast
Eddie Marsan; Joanne Froggatt; Karen Drury; Andrew Buchan; Neil D'Souza
Genres
Drama
Description
A council case worker looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.
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