Project Detail

16 Years Till Summer

Synopsis

A convicted criminal returns home to nurse his father, bringing a dangerous mix of troubled past and big ambition into the lives of those that love him. Set in a remote, church-going village in the Scottish Highlands, the film follows the redeeming relationships Uisdean builds with his father and lover - both drawn to the 'new start' Uisdean promises to bring.
Visions du Réel Festival 2015 - World premiere

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
82 mins
Director
Lou McLoughlan
Producer
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir, Lauren Fox
Editor
Calle Overweg
Director of Photography
Lou McLoughlan
Composer
Marit Fält, Rona Wilkie

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Iceland coproduction

Vintage Pictures (IS), LouMcLou Films Ltd (UK)

Sales Company

Taskovski Films

salestf@taskovskifilms

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