The Phone Call

Hawkins plays a volunteer helpline counselor who regularly offers a listening ear and emotional support for troubled souls. One day, she gets a call from a lonely old man who ever-so-gradually reveals what's bothering him (Jim Broadbent). As the call goes on, the clock on the wall ticks by, indicating the limited time she may have to avert whatever crisis he's phoned in to report.

As the suspense mounts, the conversation gets increasingly personal, suggesting the possibility that perhaps the Good Samaritan could also use some advice. The ending, while bittersweet, seemed a bit manipulative to me, but Hawkins' performance is worth the watch.