The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Bill DouglasDirector
- Bill DouglasWriter
Cast
- Stephen ArchibaldJamie
- Hughie RestorickTommy
- Jean Taylor SmithGrandmother
- Bernard McKennaTommy's father
- Mr. MunroJamie's grandad
- Paul KermackJamie's father
- Helena GloagFather's mother
- Jessie CombeFather's wife
- William CarrollFather's son
- Anne McLeodFather's girlfriend
Stills
Themes
neglectautobiographicalchild neglect