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Inspired by true events, and adapted from the novel of the same name, this period drama centres on a young...
Inspired by true events, and adapted from the novel of the same name, this period drama centres on a young woman in a small community on the Isle of Lewis (off the coast of Scotland) in the years leading up to World War I.
Kirsty (Hermione Corfield) dreams of a more exciting life, hoping to emigrate to the States with her love interest. But he’s called up to serve, and Kirsty herself faces the horrors of a sexual assault that leaves her pregnant—and with few options...
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81 %32 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
95 %38 reviewsAudience score rating
"It’s a little clunky in the later stages but atmospheric and authentic-feeling too."
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Daily Mail
Daily Mail"A pleasant slice of afternoon telly for the big screen."
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The Irish Times
The Irish Times"Despite the subject matter... the film is bizarrely tasteful and borderline bland, defined by admittedly striking cinematography from Petra Korner but little intensity."
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The Times
The Times"A heartfelt, nostalgic film with traditional, almost old-fashioned, storytelling, and acting that feels a bit stiff in places..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"The quiet pace of The Road Dance, along with the ebbs and flows of the events around the characters, give it an authenticity and space to feel the impact."
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Film Threat
Film ThreatThe Road Dance | Details
- Rating
- M, Violence & sexual violence
- Runtime
- 116
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography, War
- Country of origin
- UK
