About Now Is Good
- Released on September 19, 2012
The movie "Now Is Good" is a poignant and heartfelt drama that explores the life of a young girl, Tessa, who is facing the harsh reality of her own mortality due to leukemia. Susan Brown delivers a powerful performance as Shirley, Tessa's mother, who is struggling to come to terms with her daughter's impending death. Kate Dickie also shines in her role as Doctor, providing a compassionate and understanding presence in Tessa's life.
Tessa, played by Dakota Fanning, is determined to make the most of the time she has left and creates a list of things she wants to accomplish before she dies. At the top of her list is the desire to lose her virginity. This wish is not born out of a desire for physical pleasure, but rather a longing to experience a fundamental aspect of human connection and intimacy before it's too late.
The movie is a profound exploration of life, death, and the human spirit. It delves into the complex emotions and challenges that Tessa and her family face as they navigate through this difficult time. The film is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love, even in the face of death. It is a moving and thought-provoking film that will leave viewers with a newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life.
Full Cast of Now Is Good
Rose Leslie plays Fiona
Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie (born 9 February 1987) is a Scottish actress. She is known for her roles as Gwen Dawson...
See Rose Leslie's other roles →Kate Dickie plays Doctor
Kate Dickie (born in 1971 in East Kilbride, Scotland) is a five times award-winning Scottish actress who has appeared...
See Kate Dickie's other roles →Olivia Williams plays Mother
Olivia Haigh Williams (born 26 July 1968) is a British actress who has appeared in British and American films and tel...
See Olivia Williams's other roles →Susan Brown plays Shirley
Susan Brown was born on May 6, 1946 and is currently 78 years old.
See Susan Brown's other roles →Joe Cole plays Scott
Joseph Michael Cole (born 28 November 1988) is an English actor from Kingston, London. Some of his most notable roles...
See Joe Cole's other roles →Rakie Ayola plays Phillippa
Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola is a Welsh actress. She was born in Cardiff in May 1968, to a Sierra Leonean mother and a ...
See Rakie Ayola's other roles →Dakota Fanning plays Tessa Scott
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. She rose to prominence at the age of seven for...
See Dakota Fanning's other roles →Paddy Considine plays Father
Patrick "Paddy" George Considine (born 5 September 1973) is an English actor, director, screenwriter and frequent col...
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Kaya Rose Scodelario-Davis (née Humphrey; born 13 March 1992) is an English actress best known for her roles as Effy ...
See Kaya Scodelario's other roles →Patrick Baladi plays Richard
Patrick Baladi was born on December 25, 1971 and is currently 52 years old.
See Patrick Baladi's other roles →Franz Drameh plays Tommy
Franz Alhusaine Drameh (born 5 January 1993) is an English actor. His film debut was in Clint Eastwood's fantasy dram...
See Franz Drameh's other roles →Isabella Laughland plays Beth
Isabella Laughland was born on January 1, 1991 and is currently 33 years old.
See Isabella Laughland's other roles →Darren Morfitt plays Mark
Darren Morfitt was born on September 12, 1973 and is currently 51 years old.
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