A Long Way Down 2014 Full Movie

A Long Way Down Story Summary

Martin Sharp is contemplating suicide on New Year’s Eve on the roof of the Toppers Building, high above London’s streets. He is interrupted by a woman, Maureen, who has the same fate in mind. She shyly offers to wait her turn, until two other strangers, a young woman named Jess and a pizza deliverer called J.J., also turn up.

The Pact

Martin is recognised by the others, having been a popular television personality before going to prison for a relationship with a girl who turned out to be 15. After talking things over, the four strangers form a pact, vowing to wait at least until Valentine’s Day before again attempting suicide.

The Struggles

Maureen has a disabled son she adores, but little life beyond that. Jess is the daughter of a politician and their relationship is strained after her older sister disappeared without a trace. J.J. is an American who once played in a band, but while his three new acquaintances are suicidally depressed, he claims that he is terminally ill with cancer.

The Scheme

To profit from misfortune, Martin hatches a scheme that makes them the talk of London, claiming their mass suicide was interrupted by a vision. They end up on his old TV chat show, where Martin’s former co-host Penny makes her guests feel humiliated and even more depressed.

The Resolution

The four go on vacation to get away from London’s attention. They enjoy each other’s company until it is revealed that J.J.’s claim about cancer is a lie and the intervention of a journalist named Kathy drives them apart. After the vacation, the four resume their lives. When Maureen’s son Matty suffers a heart attack, Jess and Martin visit Maureen in the hospital but J.J. cannot be contacted. They realise it is Valentine’s Day and that their pact has ended. All four end up back in London on the very same rooftop with the other three coaxing J.J. away from the edge successfully.

Conclusion

On New Year’s Eve that year, they video call each other. Martin is looking after his daughter, Maureen is enjoying herself at a New Year’s party, and J.J. and Jess are in a happy relationship. If you want to experience the emotional journey of these four strangers, watch A Long Way Down Full Movie now!