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Sorry We Missed You

Sorry We Missed You

20197.31h 41m

Overview

Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.

Directed by Ken Loach
Written by Paul Laverty
Produced by Rebecca O'Brien
Box Office0Revenue: $8.8M

Top Cast

Kris Hitchen

Kris Hitchen

Ricky

Debbie Honeywood

Debbie Honeywood

Abby

Rhys Mcgowan

Rhys Mcgowan

Seb

Katie Proctor

Katie Proctor

Liza Jane

Ross Brewster

Ross Brewster

Maloney

Charlie Richmond

Charlie Richmond

Henry

J

Julian Ions

Freddie

S

Sheila Dunkerley

Rosie

Maxie Peters

Maxie Peters

Robert

C

Christopher-John Slater

Ben

Themes & Keywords

vangraffitipostmandebtworking classcaregivermailmandelivery servicesocial realismlabor rights

About Sorry We Missed You

Sorry We Missed You is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of van, graffiti, postman, debt, working class, caregiver. Directed by Ken Loach, it stars Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Mcgowan. Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.

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