THE SENSE OF AN ENDING

Drama

Based on Julian Barnes’s novel, The Sense of an Ending centres on Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent), in his 70s and divorced. His quiet, reclusive existence is shaken up by the arrival of an unexpected letter revealing a bequest and a long-forgotten diary from 50 years ago. This unleashes flashbacks to Tony’s college years; his intense admiration for school friend Adrian (Joe Alwyn) and his courtship of Veronica (Freya Mavor and Charlotte Rampling in old age) who later paired up with Adrian. Tony (in youth, played by Billy Howle) ended his relationship with both of them via a nasty letter wishing them the worst. The flashbacks help Tony realise the foolishness of his youth – and the consequences of his decisions.