Drama
After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.
Directed by
Gaby Dellal
Written by
Alex Rose
Brenda Blethyn
Joan
Benedict Wong
Chan
Peter Mullan
Frank
Billy Boyd
Danny
Jodhi May
Angela
Ron Cook
Norman
Jamie Sives
Rob
Sean McGinley
Eddie
Paul Ritter
Mad Bob
Shaun Dingwall
Observer
Nigel Lindsay
Sharp Suit
John Yule
Driving Instructor
Alex Rose

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