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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

This quietly affecting drama tells the story of Hector McAdam (Peter Mullan), an affable pensioner who has been living rough for 15 years. Every Christmas, Hector makes his way to a temporary hostel in London, where he is welcomed by a kindly employee named Sara (Sarah Solemani). This year, however, Hector's annual trip includes an important detour, as he decides to track down his brother and sister. As you might expect, Hector's cross-country odyssey is an arduous one, allowing us to witness some of the hardships that homeless people are faced with on a daily basis. Crucially, though, the film isn't as bleak or depressing as you might expect. In fact, it is surprisingly warm and uplifting in places, while Mullan is typically impressive as the title character. The result is a likeable, thought-provoking film about friendship, community and kindness.

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Credits

Cast

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Hector McAdamPeter Mullan
JimboKeith Allen
HazelNatalie Gavin
Young motherSharon Rooney
SaraSarah Solemani
PeterEwan Stewart
DerekStephen Tompkinson
LizzieGina McKee
NewsagentHardeep Singh Kohli

Crew

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DirectorJake Gavin

Details

Theatrical distributor
Miracle
Released on
2015-12-11
Languages
English
Available on
DVD
Formats
Colour
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