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Drama, UR
Fats' Bannerman enjoys success as the writer and presenter of 'Thus Engaged', a trite romantic radio serial. But when grim reality violently intrudes into his life, his fantasies become unbalanced and Fats' ability to separate fact from fiction breaks down. Featuring a compelling central performance by Ian McNeice, this is a controversial film from award-winning director Christopher Monger.
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