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True North

Synopsis

A trawler and its crew struggle to make ends meet as fish stocks dwindle. Desperate to maintain a livelihood that has existed in the family for generations, the Skipper's son, Sean (Martin Compston) decides to take on a secret cargo of Chinese immigrants. The trip back to Scotland becomes a nightmare as the stowaways endure hell in the hold. The Skipper (Gary Lewis), apparently unaware of his cargo, keeps the boat at sea chasing the big catch that will save his boat. 

Written and directed by first time feature director Steve Hudson, with a powerful ensemble cast, this is a compelling and harrowing story of desperation and its tragic consequences.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Features
Running time
94 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Steve Hudson
Producer
David M Thompson, Helmut Breuer, Claire Chapman, Jamie Laurenson
Co-Producer
David M Thompson, Helmut Breuer, Claire Chapman, Jamie Laurenson
Editor
Andrea Mertens
Screenwriter
Steve Hudson
Director of Photography
Peter Robertson
Production Designer
John Hand
Sound
Guido Zettier
Composer
Ed Butt
Principal cast
Peter Mullan, Gary Lewis, Martin Compston

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ariel Films, Makar Productions and Samson Films Production

41-42 Berners Street
London W1T 3NB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7323 3377

films@beyond.com.au

Sales Company

Beyond Films

41-42 Berners Street
London W1T 3NB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7323 3377

films@beyond.com.au

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