Story Overview

The death of the father of Daniel and Robert (Matthew Macfadyen and Rupert Graves) brings together a deeply dysfunctional family under one roof. As relatives gather to pay their respects, the ceremony quickly spirals into chaos when a shocking mistake is discovered: the body in the coffin is not who it is supposed to be. Despite their determination to carry out a dignified farewell, the two brothers soon realize that nothing will go according to plan.

The situation worsens when their cousin’s boyfriend Simon (Alan Tudyk), under the influence of accidental drug consumption, begins insisting that the man in the coffin is still alive. As confusion spreads among the guests, an unexpected visitor—a mysterious dwarf—arrives with a blackmail threat, claiming he will reveal a scandalous secret about the deceased unless he is paid immediately.

As Daniel and Robert struggle to contain the escalating disaster and prevent the truth from reaching the increasingly restless guests, the funeral descends into complete disorder. Meanwhile, Robert’s wife seizes the opportunity amid the turmoil to pressure him into making long-delayed decisions about their personal life, adding yet another layer of tension to an already explosive situation.

Blending sharp British humor with absurd situations, the film turns a solemn occasion into a brilliantly orchestrated farce, where secrets, misunderstandings, and family tensions collide in unforgettable fashion.