The read
A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 83/100. Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. The highest scoring of the 3 titles in its series. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
Ratings
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
110 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark JenkinOriginal Music Composer
- Mark JenkinDirector
- Mark JenkinScreenplay
Cast
- Edward RoweMartin Ward
- Mary WoodvineSandra Leigh
- Giles KingSteven Ward
- Simon ShepherdTim Leigh
- Chloe EndeanWenna Kowalski
- Janet ThirlawayMrs. Peters
- Isaac WoodvineNeil Ward
- Martin EllisBilly Ward
- Jowan JacobsHugo Leigh
- Georgia ElleryKatie Leigh
- Stacey GuthrieLiz Stewart
- Morgan Val BakerHusband