She drinks, he drives…together it’s the trip of a lifetime
It’s another dreary school holiday for the downtrodden Ben (Rupert Grint). Seventeen years of living in an absurdly conservative and traditional household with his overbearing mother (Laura Linney) and mild mannered vicar father (Nicholas Farrell) have taken its toll on young Ben. While the other kids are out having fun, Ben spends these precious few weeks attending Bible classes, having driving lessons with his mother and helping out at a local old people’s home.
However, Ben’s summer is about to become a whole lot more exciting when he’s employed by retired actress Evie (Julie Waters). Vulgar, dignified and childish all at once, she certainly is not the kind of person Ben expected when he took on the job.
Evie’s unconventional and often downright bizarre behaviour challenges Ben’s beliefs, and forces him to confront the very idea of who he wants to be. Then, when it seems that his new found freedom is about to be taken away, Ben has to suddenly choose; should he continue to conform, or break out and live his life as his own man?
