Always loved Timothy Spall who's done quiet a few diverse characters in his time. Here again is a believable character that most of us of his generation will surely recognize, either through our own experience or someone we know.
This is a great little tale, simple and with much feeling, and a nice ending to make you think about, family, those we have lost and maybe how we can move on with our time - at least that my take on it anyway, so I rate this highly indeed.