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Synopsis
A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.8/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.7/101,588 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 81 | 100% |
Key crew
- Ken LoachDirector
- Paul LavertyScreenplay
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dave JohnsDan
- Hayley SquiresKatie
- Briana ShannDaisy
- Dylan McKiernanDylan
- Kate RutterAnn
- Sharon PercySheila
- Kema SikazweChina
- Magpie RichensPiper
- Amanda PayneAssessor
- Chris McGladeAt the Sawmill
- Shaun PrendergastAt the Sawmill
- Gavin WebsterAt the Sawmill
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