Mike Leigh builds his films with actors over months, and this one centers on Amy (Kate O'Flynn), a child-protection worker who moves back in with her chipper best friend while her aging parents face a crisis of their own. It is funny, humane and quietly furious about Britain's underfunded care sector. If Secrets & Lies or Another Year moved you, this belongs on your list.
What to expect
A 107-minute British drama screened on the festival's closing day. Expect lived-in performances, kitchen-table conversations, wine bottles and a sense of humor that softens hard truths. Leigh's ensemble includes a gallery of social workers, clients and neighbors, each drawn with the same care as the leads.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center; the A, B, C and D stop a few blocks south at 59 St–Columbus Circle.
- Closed-caption devices are available at Walter Reade Theater screenings.
- Tender Loving Care is a Bleecker Street release.
- Festival screenings start on time, so collect tickets and get in line early.
- If a screening is listed as sold out, check Film at Lincoln Center's site again closer to the day for released seats.
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Common questions
Who is in Tender Loving Care?
Kate O'Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson, Marion Bailey and Paul Jesson.
How long is the film?
107 minutes.
Is closed captioning available?
The festival notes captioning devices are available at Walter Reade Theater and Museum of the Moving Image screenings.
