Forget Me Not

Singer/songwriter Tobias Menzies attempts suicide but is interrupted by a call from the bar worker (Genevieve O'Reilly) who had taken a shine to him earlier that evening. The pair are thrown together for a night of conversation, reflection and revelation, which culminates in a visit to O'Reilly's beloved grandmother (Gemma Jones) the following morning. What at first glance seems like a London-set Before Sunrise - offering the viewer a stunning guided tour of the city - turns out to be a moving and convincingly acted study of Alzheimer's and its consequences, both for sufferers and those who love them. Menzies is entirely believable as the disaffected musician unable to commit, and O'Reilly is equally mesmerising, despite the occasional melodramatic detour in the script. Yet it's the extraordinary Jones who really touches the soul. A slow-burner, but worthy of your patience.