Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Wilbur, portrayed by Adrian Rawlins, leaves the hospital after another suicide attempt. The hospital staff urges his brother Harbour to take him in, highlighting the family's struggle with mental health.

Wilbur and Harbour settle into their childhood apartment located above the family bookshop. This environment stirs memories of their past, adding to the emotional complexity of their current lives.

While Harbour dedicates himself to managing the family bookshop, Wilbur prefers to work at a nursery. His indifference towards the bookshop symbolizes his struggle to engage with familial responsibilities.

Harbour meets Alice, a hospital cleaner played by Shirley Henderson, who brings him books from her workplace. Their bond starts to form, adding a layer of romance amidst their challenging lives.

After losing her job due to tardiness, Alice visits Harbour to explain her absence. This encounter deepens their connection as they share their struggles while navigating the complexities of their lives.

Taking a tip from Wilbur, Harbour boldly proposes to Alice during a dinner at an Asian restaurant. This moment provides both a romantic turning point for their relationship and an opportunity for Wilbur to interact with Alice's former colleague, Sophie.

In a moment of despair, Wilbur retreats to the bathroom with suicidal thoughts. Thankfully, Harbour arrives just in time with Alice's help, preventing a tragedy from occurring.

During a heartfelt conversation with Alice, Harbour reveals Wilbur's deep-seated guilt over their mother's death. This revelation sheds light on the emotional turmoil Wilbur grapples with throughout the story.

The group attempts to celebrate a birthday, resulting in comedic chaos. Wilbur's awkwardness culminates in an embarrassing incident where he vomits on a little girl's dress, showcasing the difficulty they face in creating normalcy.

Tension rises as Wilbur makes a desperate attempt to leap from a building. However, at the last moment, he realizes he is not ready to end his life, highlighting his ongoing struggle with mental health.

Wilbur awkwardly pursues a relationship with Moira as a distraction from his feelings for Alice. This complicates the dynamics in their close-knit group and causes further tension between the characters.

Harbour receives troubling news about his health but chooses not to enter the hospital. His struggle to balance treatment with family duties reveals the heaviness of his situation as it weighs down the family.

As Harbour's health declines, the family unites to celebrate Christmas at the bookshop. The atmosphere merges warmth with poignant reflections of their struggles as they create lasting memories together.

With Harbour's declining health, Wilbur steps in to manage the family bookshop. This shift represents his growth as he takes on more responsibility and strives to support Alice and Mary.

In a heartbreaking conclusion, Harbour decides to take his own life, leaving a heartfelt request for Wilbur to care for Alice and Mary. The film ends poignantly with the three of them standing at Harbour's grave, united in their grief.