Morvern Callar (2002)
After her boyfriend commits suicide, a young woman attempts to use the unpublished manuscript of a novel and a sum of money he left behind to reinvent her life.
Top billed cast
Samantha MortonMorvern Callar
Kathleen McDermottLanna Phimister
Raife Patrick BurchellBoy in Room 1022- Dan CadanDazzer
- Carolyn CalderTequila Sheila
- Steven CardwellWelcoming Courier
Bryan DickGuy with Hat's Mate- El CarretteGypsy Taxi Driver
- Andrew FlanniganOverdose
Des HamiltonHim
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