On a Clear Day
On a Clear Day

On a Clear Day

Anything is possible

6.5(30 votes)
2005
1h 38m
Drama

After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.

Production

The Glasgow Film Fund, Baker Street, Forthcoming Productions

Cast

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Frank

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Joan

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Eddie

Jamie Sives

Jamie Sives

Rob

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Danny

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Norman

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Angela

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Chan

Shaun Dingwall

Shaun Dingwall

Observer

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

Mad Bob

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