Quicksand

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Quicksand

2025

0h 11m

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Drama

Overview

Cecilia embarks on a challenging new chapter, balancing the roles of both partner and carer for her husband, Albert, who is living with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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8 members

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Clive Mantle

Albert

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Deborah Cornelius

Cecilia

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Jessica Garton

Young Cecilia

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Ted Walliker

Young Albert

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Flora MacAngus

Carer Gemma

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Meatha Millington

Carer Katherine

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Frederick Jones

Child Albert

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Dominic Jones

Albert's Father

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