Summary
Drama starring Peter Mullan. A homeless Scottish man makes his annual pilgrimage to a London shelter at Christmas. On the way, he begins to reconnect with his past.
Drama starring Peter Mullan. A homeless Scottish man makes his annual pilgrimage to a London shelter at Christmas. On the way, he begins to reconnect with his past.
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.
role | name |
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Hector McAdam | Peter Mullan |
Jimbo | Keith Allen |
Hazel | Natalie Gavin |
Young mother | Sharon Rooney |
Sara | Sarah Solemani |
Peter | Ewan Stewart |
Derek | Stephen Tompkinson |
Lizzie | Gina McKee |
Newsagent | Hardeep Singh Kohli |
role | name |
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Director | Jake Gavin |