Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyComposer:
George FentonCast:
Paul Brannigan, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Roger Allam, Jasmin Riggins, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Daniel Portman, Charles MacLean, Kelly Scott (more)VOD (1)
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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 whom, 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... (Wild Bunch Distribution)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2012 - Paul Brannigan (Most Promising Newcomer)
European Film Awards
- 2012 - George Fenton (Best Composer)
César Awards
- 2013 - Best Foreign Film
Cannes Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2012 - Ken Loach (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best European Film)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2012 - Most Popular Feature Film
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2012 - Ken Loach (The Ray of Sunshine)