Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ruth Wilson | ... | Alice Bell | |
Jonah Russell | ... | Pete | |
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Paul Robertson | ... | Declan |
Sean Bean | ... | Richard Bell | |
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Una McNulty | ... | Susan Bell |
Esme Creed-Miles | ... | Young Alice | |
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Aiden McCullough | ... | Young Joe |
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Olivia Brennan | ... | Ellie |
Mark Stanley | ... | Joe Bell | |
Joe Dempsie | ... | David | |
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Mike Noble | ... | Rowan |
Steve Garti | ... | Jim | |
Dean Andrews | ... | Matty | |
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Kenton Foster | ... | Auctioneer |
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Jake Hayward | ... | Young David |
After receiving news of her father's death, Alice, a young travelling sheep-shearer, tentatively decides to return to the dilapidated family house of her childhood, in muddy North Yorkshire. Surprisingly, it's been already fifteen years since Alice left behind an ailing dad and her older brother, Joe, to wander about from farm to farm; however, this cold and heavy homecoming will be Alice's last chance to reclaim the land she believes was once promised to her. But, now, on one hand, there's Joe's resentment paired with a rancorous rivalry between siblings--while, on the other hand--fleeting mournful shadows of a troubled past permeate the walls of an imperfect prize. What will it take to keep the haunting memories at bay? Written by Nick Riganas
This gets right down into the roots of northern farming. A great cast and exceptional performances from Ruth Wilson and Mark Stanley, who play siblings at loggerheads.
The film itself is quite dark. Everyday is pretty much grey and dull to fit the mood for the film. It's filmed beautifully, exactly what you would expect in the lovely northern countryside.
I really enjoyed the story, I felt it got deep down into a family feud that included abuse and regret. Very well written.