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The Lady in the Van
Why this pick
A gently bittersweet British character comedy, led by an older woman whose wit, stubbornness, and unexpected history give it the same warm, humane appeal.
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
A woman tries to reunite the swing band with which she played during World War II.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Ian Holm
Patrick
June Whitfield
Olympia Dukakis
Cleo Laine
James Cosmo
Romola Garai
Judi Dench
