Drama,Comedy
United Kingdom
Sometimes Always Never is a drama-comedy film released in 2018. It is directed by Carl Hunter and written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The film stars Bill Nighy as Alan, a tailor who is also a father trying to cope with life after his son Michael stormed out after losing a game of Scrabble. Alan has never given up on the search for Michael, and he spends his days playing online Scrabble in hopes of connecting with Michael and bringing him back home.
The film takes place in a seaside town where Alan and his family live. It follows Alan's journey as he tries to mend his relationship with his other son, Peter, played by Sam Riley. Alan and Peter have always had a difficult relationship, which is why it's hard for Alan to reach out to him. But now that he has lost Michael, Alan realizes how important it is to have his family together.
As Alan continues his search for his missing son, he stumbles upon an online player who he suspects might be Michael. He starts to chat with this player and ask them questions in hopes of finding out if it is really his son. The conversations are poignant, as they reveal Alan's anguish and longing to reconnect with his son.
Throughout the film, the viewer is taken on a journey through the ups and downs of family life. The film tackles themes of loss, grief, and the power of family bonds. It also explores the idea of how much of our lives we spend playing games, and how these games can both reveal and conceal our true emotions.
Overall, Sometimes Always Never is a touching film that deals with the complexities of family relationships and the search for closure. Bill Nighy gives a standout performance as Alan, and the film's witty writing and charming characters make it a must-watch.
