The film, however, is only ostensibly about this likeable but milquetoast couple; their relationship unwavering throughout, Tom and Gerri rather serve
as a
sounding -
board for the more conflicted personalities of their family and friends, from their devoted 30 year - old son Joe (Oliver Maltman), whose singledom concerns him more than he lets on, to Ken (
Peter Wight), a rudderless, borderline - alcoholic college pal of Tom's.