UK, France, Belgium, Italy
Synopsis
A bittersweet comedy about a Glasgow boy locked in a family feud who just wants a way out. When Robbie sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time, he is overwhelmed. He swears that Luke will not lead the same stricken life he has led.
On community service Robbie meets Rhino, Albert and Mo for who, like him, work is little more than a distant dream. Little did Robbie imagine that turning to drink might change their lives − not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. What will it be for Robbie? More violence and vendettas or a new future with “Uisge Beatha”, the “Water of Life”? Only the angels know ...
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Ken Loach
Written by: Paul Laverty
Produced by: Rebecca O’Brien
Cinematography: Robbie Ryan
Editing: Jonathan Morris
Production Design: Fergus Clegg
Original Score: George Fenton
Cast: John Henshaw (Harry), Roger Allam (Thaddeus), Siobhan Reilly (Leonie), Paul Brannigan (Robbie), Gary Maitland (Albert), William Ruane (Rhino), Jasmin Riggins (Mo)
Nominations and Awards
- European Composer 2012
- Feature Film Selection 2012