Orphans
“Are YOUR parents a burden?”
1998•1h 41m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.
Director
Peter Mullan
Writer
Peter Mullan
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Antoinine Green Bridge
Cast
Douglas Henshall
Michael
Gary Lewis
Thomas
Rosemarie Stevenson
Sheila
Stephen McCole
John
Ann Swan
Mother of Family
Frank Gallagher
Tanga
Alex Norton
Hanson
Dave Anderson
Uncle Ian
Malcolm Shields
DD Duncan
Laura O'Donnell
Carole
John Comerford
Ed, Carole's Dad
Deirdre Davis
Alison, Carole's Mum
Eric Barlow
Mr Bell
Frances Carrigan
Mrs Bell
Judith A. Williams
Amanda, Babysitter
Production
Company
Antoinine Green Bridge
Company
The Scottish Arts Council
Company
The Glasgow Film Fund
Company
National Lottery
Company
British Screen Productions
Company
Film4 Productions
Producer
Frances Higson
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