Poor Cow
A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age she marries and has a child--with an abusive thief who quickly ends up in prison. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, another thief, who seems to give her some happiness but who also ends up locked up. She then takes up with a series of seedy types who offer nothing but momentary pleasure--if that.
The Old Oak
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
The Angels' Share
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
My Name Is Joe
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Raining Stones
Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
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Ken Loach
Director
Malcolm McDowell
as
Billy
Terence Stamp
as
David 'Dave' Fuller
Billy Murray
as
Tom's Mate
Trevor Fox
as
Charlie
John Henshaw
as
Harry
Paul Birchard
as
North American Bidder
Roger Allam
as
Thaddeus
Peter Mullan
as
Joe Kavanagh
Rab Affleck
as
Lorry Driver
Gary Lewis
as
Shanks
Tom Hickey
as
Father Barry
Ricky Tomlinson
as
Tommy
Karen Henthorn
as
Young Mother
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