National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus

When a golden wedding anniversary reunites the Randolph family on the eve of WWII, Dora and Charles must reckon with the adults their children have become. Their children, meanwhile, are haunted by the memory of the family they once were. As the weekend's celebrations unfold, the family walks a tightrope between intimacy and estrangement, camaraderie and rivalry, love and hate. Heartbreaking and joyful, this captivating revival of Dodie Smith's play is a moving dissection of family and what it means to grow up and return home.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
151 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
151 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jul 19, 2024
Season
2024
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
National Theatre
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Country
GB

Description

When a golden wedding anniversary reunites the Randolph family on the eve of WWII, Dora and Charles must reckon with the adults their children have become. Their children, meanwhile, are haunted by the memory of the family they once were. As the weekend's celebrations unfold, the family walks a tightrope between intimacy and estrangement, camaraderie and rivalry, love and hate. Heartbreaking and joyful, this captivating revival of Dodie Smith's play is a moving dissection of family and what it means to grow up and return home.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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