The Messenger (2015)

4.9/10 95 min Mystery Drama Horror

Overview

The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.

Cast

Robert Sheehan

Jack

Lily Cole

Emma

Joely Richardson

Psychiatrist

David O'Hara

DCI Keane

Tamzin Merchant

Emma

Andrew Tiernan

Father

Alex Wyndham

Martin

Deirdre O'Kane

Mum

Ali Cook

Geoff

Gerard Fletcher

Desk Sergeant

Joan Kempson

Pam

Imogen King

Young Emma

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