The Caretaker

The Caretaker

2004 · 120 min · TV Movie, Drama

Mick and his brother Aston live alone together in a West London house until one night Aston brings home Davies, who just left his job as a kitchen helper at a restaurant. The old man proves to be a violent, selfish bigot, uncharitable himself but quick to exploit the kindness of others.

Directed by Thommy Berggren · Written by Carl-Olov Lång

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