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2016 · 1h 40m · Drama
TMDB 7.7/10 (1,557 votes)
A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.
Directed by Ken Loach
Box office $16M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Ken LoachDirector
Dave Johnsas Dan
Hayley Squiresas Katie
Briana Shannas Daisy
Dylan McKiernanas Dylan
Kate Rutteras Ann
Sharon Percyas Sheila
Kema Sikazweas ChinaMMagpie Richensas PiperAAmanda Payneas Assessor
Chris McGladeas At the Sawmill
Shaun Prendergastas At the SawmillGGavin Websteras At the Sawmill
Sammy T. Dobsonas Specialist NurseMMickey Huttonas Neighbour With Dog