Laundriness

Jul 1, 2011

0h 24m

★ 0.0

"I think life is quick, isn't it? Life rushes by and then... it's all gone."

Overview

Serif, the manager of a launderette in London’s Bethnal Green, dedicates her time to her regulars. Serving cups of tea and listening to their stories, Serif enriches their lives by helping the local elderly community. Laundriness is a simple and sensitive observational documentary about the meaning of life, fate, hope and regrets.

Genres

Documentary

Comedy

Production Companies

The London Film School

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Cast

Serif

Cynthia

Cathy

Lil

Dave

Helen

Lenny

Alexander

Rose

John

Sunny

Dennis

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Laundriness

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