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The Waiting Room
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The Waiting Room

2007-08-18 · 110 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Romance

Two complete strangers, ANNA and STEPHEN, are brought together by chance by an elderly man who waits for his wife on a station platform. Their fateful meeting acts as a catalyst for them to examine and challenge what's going on in their different relationships, and make hard but positive decisions for themselves. If they can change their lives maybe they can meet again.

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Directors
Roger Goldby
Production companies
Bright Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Anne-Marie DuffAnne-Marie DuffAnna
Ralf LittleRalf LittleStephen
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayRoger
Rupert GravesRupert GravesGeorge
Zoe TelfordZoe TelfordJem
Adrian BowerAdrian BowerToby
Christine BottomleyChristine BottomleyFiona
Phyllida LawPhyllida LawHelen
Daisy DonovanDaisy DonovanPenny
Leader HawkinsFrank
Peggy BatchelorDoris
Polly Rose McCarthyCharlie
Lizzy McInnernyLizzy McInnernyFiona's Mum
Lee WilliamsLee WilliamsBrian

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