Daisies in December
A seaside hotel for senior citizens is the setting for late-season love as costars Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland meet and make a match in this romantic human drama. Gerald's a stuffy ex-stockbroker who's been placed in the facility for his own best interest. Katherine's a warm and friendly resident with a soaring spirit and a zest for life. Their union is a transforming one, and also timely, as Katherine stands on the threshhold of a painful and very frightening battle with cancer. Poignant storytelling with a winning pair of costars.
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- Cast:
- Jean Simmons , Joss Ackland , Muriel Pavlow , Barbara Lott , Eric Carte , Pippa Guard
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A story that's too fascinating to pass by...
I have really heard a line of the male star from later in this film. "The joys are everlasting." This is very encouraging to me. I came into watching this film and previously seen the male star as a bad guy. Jean Simmons has always played older women in my lifetime. The taxi driver adds some comic relief, not needed though. They go to a first dinner. He's embarrassed cause people start dancing but she wants to dance so it's OK. I recall a scene that shows some daisies blooming literally. I would like to own this film but can't find it anywhere. The poster who said this would be good for an old folks home is right. But there are many good movies, even edgy ones older people might enjoy. I have thought about donating to such homes some DVD's for them to enjoy. I would start by taking a survey of the residents on what they want to see(with movie summaries, not just titles.)
I saw Daises In December when it was shown the first time on TV. I fell in love with it. I was lucky enough to catch it again and recorded it. I enjoyed viewing it a number of times. I would often watch it when I could not sleep,,,, or after a particularly bad day. That lovely movie about an unlikely love gave me hope that one day I will find someone. THEN DISASTER STRUCK!!!! My son grabbed a tape one day without seeing if anything was listed on the case and recorded over it! I wanted to kill him! That was definitely a sad day. I have been searching for someone else who may have recorded it for a number of years. If anyone has recorded it and would be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated. evelyn
This is really a very beautiful film about love at old age. If you ever get the chance to see it, don't let it pass! The acting is great and it leaves an impression that will make you remember this film for the rest of your life.
The film explores the problems of getting old and forming relationships in a very real and touching manner with excellent performances by Joss Ackland and Jean Simmonds. It has a very good story line and a very happy ending that could teach all elderly people a lesson in remembering to enjoy life and that they are never too old to take risks.Well worth seeing.I also spotted it on German TV before the BBC on the same day - so truly considered international.