The Last Word

The Last Word

An unexpected friendship that began at the end.

2017108 min6.6 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy-drama about two unlikely people finding unexpected friendship and meaning through the act of writing a life story.

A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.

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