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The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island

He's getting the band back together.

20257.21h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by James Griffiths
Written by Tom Basden, Tim Key
Produced by Rupert Majendie
Box Office0Revenue: $737K

Top Cast

Tom Basden

Tom Basden

Herb McGwyer

Tim Key

Tim Key

Charles Heath

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

Nell Mortimer

Sian Clifford

Sian Clifford

Amanda

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Michael

S

Steve Marsh

Peter

L

Luka Downie

Marcus

K

Kerrie Thomason

Marie

A

Arron Long

Tour Guide (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

walesislandmusicianfolk musicreunioneccentric millionairethoughtfulisolated islandformer loversindie folkinspirationallottery winneradoringempatheticduetlovers reunion

About The Ballad of Wallis Island

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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