I was unprepared for the transcendent final moments, which left me suddenly and unexpectedly in tears.

This is a gentle, well-observed drama with a very likeable performance from Marsan.

I was intrigued by the prospect of the always-compelling Eddie Marsan playing a dull south London council funeral administrator in Still Life.

Ultimately, though, the stifling bleakness and an improbable ending add up to a disappointing film.