Epitaph for George Dillon

Synopsis

London, 1956. The modest Elliott family home becomes a crucible of dreams, desires, and disillusionment as a charismatic outsider enters their lives.

George Dillon, a struggling playwright with more charm than talent, is taken in by the well-meaning Kate Elliott, who sees in him the son she never had. As George ingratiates himself with the family, his presence acts as a catalyst, exposing the fault lines in their seemingly respectable middle-class existence. He forms a complex bond with Ruth, Kate’s spinster sister yearning for romance, and ignites the rebellious spirit of Josie, Kate’s young daughter on the cusp of adulthood.

As George’s façade begins to crumble under the weight of his own mediocrity and the family’s expectations, Epitaph for George Dillon asks: In a world that demands conformity, what is the true cost of maintaining one’s artistic integrity? And can the desire for belonging ever be reconciled with the need for personal freedom?