Originally produced for British television and released direct-to-video in the US, THE WEDDING GIFT is a poignant character study of a marriage in which the wife suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This unusual love story is based on autobiographical writings of Deric Longden.
England, Christmas, 1984. Deric and Diana Longden (Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters) have been happily married for over two decades. For the last five years, Diana has been suffering from a mysterious illness. She's in constant pain and has frequent blackouts, semi-paralysis in her legs, and
crippling arthritis in her hands. A writer and businessman, Deric has devoted his life to carin...
Released:
1994
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
90 mins