Night People (2005)

A cold October night. Five stories. One city. Night People takes us on a journey across the city of Edinburgh, introducing a cast of characters for whom their will be no sleep. Each of them... See full summary »

Director:

Adrian Mead

Writers:

Jack Dickson, Adrian Mead

Stars:

Anthony Beselle, Alastair Bruce, Katrina Bryan

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Anthony Beselle	...	Father Matthew
Alastair Bruce	...	Dracula
Katrina Bryan	...	Jane
James Bryce	...	Bald Man
Kellyanne Farquhar	...	Mary
Frank Gilhooley	...	Andy
Sandy Grierson	...	Wizard
Vivienne Harvey	...	Lizzie
Sean Kane	...	Yuppie Man
Louise Ludgate	...	Social Woker
Neil Mackay	...	Josh
Michael MacKenzie	...	William
Anthony Martin	...	David
Alan McCafferty	...	Stewart
Kirstin Murray	...	Yuppie Woman

Storyline

A cold October night. Five stories. One city. Night People takes us on a journey across the city of Edinburgh, introducing a cast of characters for whom their will be no sleep. Each of them is faced with a dilemma that ranges from the hilarious to the heartbreaking and they have until the next morning to make a decision that will change their lives forever.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mead Kerr Ltd., Scottish Screen

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Blind Man: Do you know this wee lassie reeks of pharmaceutical grade cocaine?
[to Jane, about her young daughter Alison, who is asleep in the back of her taxi]

User Reviews

Night to remember

great film, beautifully shot. Full of warmth and promise throughout the difficulties in life that people are faced with. Each of the characters' tales lead them into a pivotal point in their lives; an immigrant priest confronted by the harsh reality of life, out with the confines of his religion; a single mother forced to ferry drug dealers around in a taxi at night, unable to find a day job or a babysitter to care for her daughter; a mistreated teenager, off to find a better life in London; a single father, struggling to come to terms with the responsibility of raising children without their mother. The film is full of dialogue; conversations and exchanges, written like a series of concurrent plays. Edinburgh is used cleverly; the shared stage, blending beautiful shots of the city at night into the stories, the city itself an additional, overseeing character. A fine debut working wonders with a small budget.