Overview
- The feature-length comedy-drama is written by Tim Key and Tom Basden, directed by James Griffiths and expands their 2007 BAFTA-nominated short.
- Eccentric millionaire Charles (Tim Key) lures former duo McGwyer Mortimer back together for a private concert on his isolated island off the Pembrokeshire coast.
- Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan star as Herb McGwyer and Nell Mortimer, whose reunion exposes long-buried conflicts and sparks a journey of emotional catharsis.
- Basden’s original folk songs serve as the film’s emotional core, underscoring themes of love, loss, nostalgia and the power of music.
- Critics commend the film’s blend of humour and heart, praising its performances, evocative cinematography and comparisons to British touchstones like Local Hero.