The Lady in the Van (2015)
The Lady in the Van (2015) is a British comedy-drama based on the true story of the eccentric Miss Shepherd, a homeless woman who lived in a van parked in the driveway of a London playwright for over 15 years. The film stars Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd and Alex Jennings as Alan Bennett, the playwright who reluctantly allows her to park her van on his property. Over time, a unique and complex relationship forms between the two. The film explores themes of compassion, isolation, and the unexpected connections that shape our lives, all with humor and poignancy.
