The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Clarence ElderDirector
Cast
- Norman WilliamsTormad
- Christopher CaponFinn as a Child
- Murdo MorrisonFinn
- Helen ShinglerCatrine
- Carl BernardAngus
- Stanley JayBo'sun
- Carole LesleyUna (child)
- Hamilton DeaneProfessor
Stills
Themes
hebrides, scotland