Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont

This movie tells the tale of an elderly widow (Joan Plowright, who, in real life, was a wife of Sir Laurence Olivier) who has lived a rich and full life, but now decides to live out her remaining years in a London hotel inhabited solely by seniors. She intends to be independent, but does expect visits from a grandson (Lorcan O'Toole, son of Peter O'Toole of Lawrence of Arabia fame) who lives nearby.  As she waits for this grandson to call, fate intervenes, she meets a young man (Rupert Friend) and the resulting friendship enriches the lives of both.

If you take the time to listen to the director's commentary, you will learn some interesting and fun facts about the making of this movie; for instance, the movie was filmed in a working hotel and the employees had to duck under the reception desk when the cameras were rolling.