The Portrait

The Portrait

19 mins | Drama | April 11, 2014

The film examines some complex dilemmas within three generations of one family. Through the painting of a portrait we are asked to consider: Is it ever better not to know some things than to know them? Does secrecy protect or damage those we love? Can all things be forgiven and forgotten?

The Portrait

19 mins | Drama | April 11, 2014

The Portrait
The film examines some complex dilemmas within three generations of one family. Through the painting of a portrait we are asked to consider: Is it ever better not to know some things than to know them? Does secrecy protect or damage those we love? Can all things be forgiven and forgotten?
Producers
Original title The Portrait
Directors Chris Forster
Writers Ewan Forster

Cast

Joss Ackland

as Henry Winter

Juliet Stevenson

as Laura Burrell

Charlotte Ritchie

as Eva Burrell

Max Lewis

as Tom Burrell

Neil Pearson

as Roger