
Begin Again(2014)
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.


“He's getting the band back together.”
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Tom Basden
Herb McGwyer

Tim Key
Charles Heath

Carey Mulligan
Nell Mortimer

Sian Clifford
Amanda

Akemnji Ndifornyen
Michael
Steve Marsh
Peter
Luka Downie
Marcus
Kerrie Thomason
Marie
Arron Long
Tour Guide (uncredited)
The Ballad of Wallis Island is a comedy, drama, music film released in 2025 exploring themes of wales, island, musician, folk music, reunion, eccentric millionaire. Directed by James Griffiths, it stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan. An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
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