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- 2015
- Jake Gavin
- 86 mins
- 15
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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.
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A star rating of 4 out of 5.
Stephen Carty
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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rolenameHector McAdamPeter MullanJimboKeith AllenHazelNatalie GavinYoung motherSharon RooneySaraSarah SolemaniPeterEwan StewartDerekStephen TompkinsonLizzieGina McKeeNewsagentHardeep Singh Kohli
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rolenameDirectorJake Gavin
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Theatrical distributor
Miracle
Released on
2015-12-11
Languages
English
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DVD
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