Movie: Life Is Sweet

Top 10 Billed Cast

Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman

Wendy

Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent

Andy

Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall

Aubrey

Claire Skinner
Claire Skinner

Natalie

Jane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks

Nicola

David Thewlis
David Thewlis

Nicola's Lover

Moya Brady
Moya Brady

Paula

Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea

Patsy

David Neilson
David Neilson

Steve

Harriet Thorpe
Harriet Thorpe

Customer

Video Trailer Life Is Sweet

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Film4 Trailer

Film4 Trailer

Life Is Sweet - Mike Leigh Commentary

Life Is Sweet - Mike Leigh Commentary

Three Reasons: Life Is Sweet

Three Reasons: Life Is Sweet

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