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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.
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National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus
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How long is National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus?
National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus has a runtime of 2h 31m (2 hours and 31 minutes).
Who directed National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus?
National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus was directed by Emily Burns and released in 2024.
What genre is National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus?
National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus is a Comedy, Drama film (2024).
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus?
The cast of National Theatre Live: Dear Octopus includes Bessie Carter, Pandora Colin, Bethan Cullinane, Lindsay Duncan, Kate Fahy.
