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On a Clear Day
“Anything is possible”
20056.41h 38m
Overview
After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.
Directed by Gaby Dellal
Written by Alex Rose
Produced by Dorothy Berwin, Martha Coleman, Sarah Curtis
Box Office0Revenue: $878K
Top Cast
Peter Mullan
Frank
Brenda Blethyn
Joan
Sean McGinley
Eddie
Jamie Sives
Rob
Billy Boyd
Danny
Ron Cook
Norman
Jodhi May
Angela
Benedict Wong
Chan
Shaun Dingwall
Observer
Paul Ritter
Mad Bob
Themes & Keywords
friendshipenglish channelglasgow, scotlandmarriagefamily relationshipsswimmerswimmingwoman director
About On a Clear Day
On a Clear Day is a drama film released in 2005 exploring themes of friendship, english channel, glasgow, scotland, marriage, family relationships, swimmer. Directed by Gaby Dellal, it stars Peter Mullan, Brenda Blethyn, Sean McGinley. After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.
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