''Just Inès'' is a 2010 British film written and directed by

Marcel Grant Marcel Grant (born 19 July 1961) is a British independent filmmaker based in London, who has written and directed four feature films, ''Open My Eyes'' (2024) ''Coffee Sex You'' (2014), ''Just Inès'' (2010), and ''What's Your Name 41?'' (2005). H ...

. The film follows Tom Jackson, played by renowned UK actor

Daniel Weyman Daniel Weyman (born 1977) is an English actor known for his role as the Stranger in '' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power''. Theatre He has appeared in stage productions such as Samuel West's Sheffield Crucible production of '' As Yo ...

, through a period of redemption after a prison sentence for domestic violence. Only through a new relationship with French girl Inès, played by well-known actress

Caroline Ducey Caroline Ducey (born Caroline Trousselard, 12 December 1976) is a French actress who has appeared in 34 films since 1994. Outside of her home country, she is best known for her controversial role in Catherine Breillat's 1999 film ''Romance'', a ...

, can he find back his way in life. The film was shot in United Kingdom and France as an independent production by the London-based production company Dancing Brave Pictures. The film received its world premiere to high acclaim at the 2010

International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg The Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival (german: Internationales Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg), often referred to by the German-language initialism IFFMH, is an annual film festival established in 1952 hosted jointly by the citi ...

and was also screened at the 2010

Cairo International Film Festival The Cairo International Film Festival ( ar, مهرجان القاهرة السينمائي الدولي) is an annual internationally accredited film festival held in Cairo Opera House. It was established in 1976 and has taken place every year sin ...

, Egypt.

Plot

The film starts with a depiction of Tom's current life. A businessman, he is lost in his deals and betrays his wife with a Buddhist girlfriend of his. When his wife threatens to leave him, he loses control and beats her violently. He is sentenced to 6 months in prison. After being released and having spent some time with his mother and his brother, who live in a trailer park in absence of the early deceased father, he decides to move to London. Overcoming initial problems with the agent regarding his criminal record, he finally moves into a flat in

Bloomsbury Bloomsbury is a district in the West End of London. It is considered a fashionable residential area, and is the location of numerous cultural, intellectual, and educational institutions. Bloomsbury is home of the British Museum, the largest mus ...

. Self-doubt and loneliness now seem to dominate his days. He eventually befriends a young girl called PJ. A friendship develops, which helps Tom regaining a bit of warmth and colour in life. But then Tom meets his beautiful French neighbour Inès. A tender connection develops among them. This quietly mysterious woman intrigues Tom. When he finds out about her life, it finally puts everything in Tom’s own story into perspective. There might be damage, but there is always hope.

Cast

as Tom Jackson *

as Inès Cole * Barbara Cabrita as Olivia *

Veronica Roberts Veronica Roberts is a British actress, best known for playing Dorothy Bennett in the BBC drama '' Tenko'' and Laura Elliott in the ITV series ''Peak Practice''. In 1975 she also had a regular role playing Deborah Wilson in the Granada series '' ...

as Tom's mother * Alice O'Connell as PJ

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Just Ines 2010 films British drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s British films