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The Happy Lands

  • 20132013
  • 1h 48m
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The Happy Lands (2013)
Theatre Workshop Scotland presents The Happy Lands, a feature film developed and created along with members of the mining communities of Fife, Scotland.

The Story

It's the General Strike 1926 - only seven years after the slaughter of the trenches, miners unions lead the country against savage austerity cuts handed to the nation by a Liberal-Conservative government.

Inspired by true stories from local families in Fife, the Happy Lands follows the journey of law-abiding citizens who become law-breakers in a heroic battle against the state. It's never a good time to stand up for your rights - but it's always the right time.

The Happy Lands is a Theatre Workshop Scotland Production supported by Creative Scotland through The National Lottery, in association with BBC Scotland.

Directed by Robert Rae.
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The Happy Lands tracks the lives of the Brogan, Guthrie and Baxter families as they overcome the economic challenges brought about by the 1926 General Strike.The Happy Lands tracks the lives of the Brogan, Guthrie and Baxter families as they overcome the economic challenges brought about by the 1926 General Strike.The Happy Lands tracks the lives of the Brogan, Guthrie and Baxter families as they overcome the economic challenges brought about by the 1926 General Strike.

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  • Director
    • Robert Rae
  • Writers
    • Peter Cox(Co-Writer)
    • Robert Rae(principal writer)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Clarke
    • Jokie Wallace
    • Aaron Jones
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  • Director
    • Robert Rae
  • Writers
    • Peter Cox(Co-Writer)
    • Robert Rae(principal writer)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Clarke
    • Jokie Wallace
    • Aaron Jones
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    Kevin Clarke
    • Michael Broganas Michael Brogan
    Jokie Wallace
    • Dan Guthrieas Dan Guthrie
    Aaron Jones
    • Wee Baxieas Wee Baxie
    Kevin Adair
    • Davey Kingas Davey King
    Farah Ahmed
    Farah Ahmed
    • Mary Milleras Mary Miller
    Stevie Allan
    • Pug Hendersonas Pug Henderson
    Jez Arrow
    • Economic Leagueas Economic League
    Michael Barney
    • Special Constableas Special Constable
    Madeline Berry
    • Granny Kingas Granny King
    Josh Brown
    • Pat Broganas Pat Brogan
    Cllr Willie Clarke
    • Regional Union Officialas Regional Union Official
    Craig Clarke
    • Andy Jenkinsas Andy Jenkins
    Kristen Clarke
    • Billy Jenkinsas Billy Jenkins
    Patricia Colville
    • Jenny Savilleas Jenny Saville
    Fiona Combe
    • Lily Wilsonas Lily Wilson
    Rob Connors
    • NCOas NCO
    Nikki Crawford
    • Alison McKinchieas Alison McKinchie
    Bill Davie
    • Cllr Proudfootas Cllr Proudfoot
    • Director
      • Robert Rae
    • Writers
      • Peter Cox(Co-Writer)
      • Robert Rae(principal writer)
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    Robert Rae's second feature film conveys a world burning with raw-edged political relevance. It's 1926. Britain is taken to the brink of revolution only seven years after the slaughter of the trenches. Savage austerity cuts imposed by the government turn law abiding citizens into law breakers in a heroic battle against the state. From the makers of the multi-award winning feature, Trouble Sleeping, comes a courageous and inspiring testament to the fighting spirit of our times. Created from the true stories of Scottish miners, The Happy Lands shines with honesty and integrity. Outstanding performances are underpinned with powerful emotional authenticity that will reach audiences across the world. —Theatre Workshop Scotland (Fife) Ltd
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    9/10
    Entertaining, educational and a right good watch.
    A superb community film with high production values. The film fully captures the Fife Mining Community values and view of life. Set in 1926 with many cast members playing their Grandparents it is well acted and gripping throughout. The story is told wonderfully well and is a joy for all ages. The main characters are come across as being real and the performances are excellent given that the actors had no previous experience. The people from TWS(Theatre Workshop Scotland) have done a remarkable job. All of the sets were made by volunteers. I believe that it will be shown on BBC Scotland at some point but the big screen is always better than the small one, in my opinion.

    Watch out for it and go see it.
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    • Release date
      • February 17, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Languages
      • Scots
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 幸福家园
    • Filming locations
      • Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, UK
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      • Theatre Workshop
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      1 hour 48 minutes
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