On a Clear Day

Anything is possible

  • Rated 6.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 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.

Director
Gaby Dellal
Starring
Peter Mullan, Brenda Blethyn, Sean McGinley, Jamie Sives

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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