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Stop the World (2011)

12 min  -  Short | Drama
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Susan, an ex-editor of airport novels, is now the mother of a 6 month old daughter. She must decide whether to return to work or remain home with the child... See full summary »

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Richard Leaf

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Richard Leaf
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Updated: 25 July 2011
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Stop the World -- Susan, an ex-editor of airport novels, is now the mother of a 6 month old daughter. She must decide whether to return to work or remain home with the child. Her mother is in one ear and her boss is in the other. The exhaustion of recent motherhood is wearing her down and the mundane nature of her work is eroding her temper when an encounter with a Gardener rekindles in her a nearly forgotten and deeply submerged hope with combustible results.
Starring Susan Lynch (Nora), Paterson Joseph (Peep Show) and Tamsin Greig (episodes) Stop the World is Richard Leaf's (Braveheart, Enigma, Hannibal Rising) directorial debut.
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Tamsin Greig ...
Polly
Paterson Joseph Paterson Joseph ...
Pat
Susan Lynch ...
Susan
Jonah Russell Jonah Russell ...
Andy
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Susan, an ex-editor of airport novels, is now the mother of a 6 month old daughter. She must decide whether to return to work or remain home with the child. Her mother is in one ear and her boss is in the other. The exhaustion of recent motherhood is wearing her down. Her choice is fraught with untenable responsibilities until an encounter with a gardener reveals a wider choice, reminding her of a buried hope, that opens the door to a previously unseen future. Mindful of Susan's past in print, the film plays with the screen as paper to manipulate the scene changes and dabbles with animation and the blackboard to hint at a possible future caring for her child. All in 12 minutes. Written by Anonymous  

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