On a Clear Day (2005)
- Directed by
- Gaby Dellal
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 33 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Scottish shipyard engineer loses his job and falls into depression. He decides to train for a swim across the English Channel with the support of his friends.
melancholichopefulslow-burnunderstatedbittersweetintrospectivegroundedwarm-spirited
What happens
On a Clear Day is a 2005 Scottish drama film written by Alex Rose and directed by Gaby Dellal. It stars Peter Mullan as Frank Redmond, an engineer in the shipyards on the River Clyde, who becomes stagnant and quickly sinks into depression following his redundancy. A naturally strong swimmer, Frank gets an idea while on a 'booze cruise' with his friends to swim the English Channel. Featuring an ensemble cast, it co-stars Brenda Blethyn, Sean McGinley and Billy Boyd, among others. The filmed won two BAFTA Scotland Awards for Best Film and Best Screenplay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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