A Friend of Dorothy (2025)
May 1, 2025Release Date
Plot.
A poignant short film that delves into the unexpected bond between Dorothy, an elderly woman living alone, and JJ, her young neighbor. When JJ’s football accidentally lands in Dorothy’s garden, a gentle friendship begins to bloom. As their connection deepens, the film tenderly explores themes of loneliness, intergenerational connection, and queer identity.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

Miriam Margolyes
Dorothy

Alistair Nwachukwu
JJ

Oscar Lloyd
Scott

Stephen Fry

Lee Knight
Director / Writer / Producer

Max Marlow
Producer

Scottie Fotré
Producer

James Dean
Producer

Vanessa Whyte
Director of Photography

Ingrid Tarrant
Executive Producer

Elliott Linger
Executive Producer

Nichola Martin
Executive Producer

Nicky Hale
Executive Producer

Soumya Majumdar
Executive Producer

Amanda Bernstein
Production Design

Stuart Hancock
Music
Details.
This Movie Is About.
loneliness
lgbt
short
old age
intergenerational