Leaving Home (virtual)

Eighty-nine-year-old Denis Davis is about as British as any man could be. Born in the Jewish East End, he has lived in London pretty much all of his life. So why is he now leaving his beautiful house in Bushey, and starting all over again in a new country?
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Why would an eldery person decide to emigrate late in life? See how one person deals with a challenge facing all to many today.

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YEAR: 2025
RUN TIME: 5 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): English
PREMIERE STATUS: International Premiere

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DIRECTOR(S):Roland Denning
SCREENWRITER(S):Roland Denning
CAST:Denis Davis

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