He Ain't Heavy
Synopsis
When their mother and primary carer, Sheila Stoltman, passes away, Luke steps into the role she left behind, becoming mentor, protector and father figure, bound by a promise to always look after Tom. As Tom rises rapidly through the ranks, silencing critics and defying expectations, Luke quietly wrestles with his own doubts, sacrifices and fading ambitions.
Tom pushes toward fulfilling the promise he made to his mother, “Mum, I will win World’s Strongest Man”, while Luke searches for redemption of his own. It comes when he shocks the sport by winning Europe’s Strongest Man, proving he still belongs among the elite.
The journey leads to the ultimate showdown: two brothers, head-to-head, at the pinnacle of Strongman.
At its heart, this is not just a story about strength, but about family, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between brothers.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 111 min
- Format
- Digital cinema camera
- Director
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Jordan Mulligan 1st Feature
- Producer
- Jordan Mulligan
- Editor
- Luke Mulligan, Niamh Mulligan
- Director of Photography
- Jordan Mulligan
- Composer
- Greg Dombrowski
- Principal cast
- Luke Stoltman, Tom Stoltman, Eddie Hall
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Mulligan Brothers LTD
Conal AnthonyMulligan Brothers Studio
45 Carlton Road
Nottingham
NG3 2DN
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