Summary Young ballad singer, Ruadhan, despairs as the fabric of his Scottish hometown erodes. There are no fish in the sea, no jobs and a steady exodus to the city. Life as he loves it is slipping away and Ruadhan's idol, town bard Alec, has little stomach to fight the change. Long time best pal, Calum, and returning childhood friend, Amy, spark Ruadhan's struggle to keep the past alive. When Alec takes off to a retirement home in mysterious circumstances, Ruadhan must act quickly to save him and protect the town he loves. As his battle spirals out of control, it becomes Ruadhan who needs saving. Featuring legendary performers Norman Maclean and Sheila Stewart, Blackbird brings Scotland's most loved folk heroes to the big screen. View more details
Directed : Jamie Chambers
Written : John Craine Jamie Chambers Robyn Pete
Stars : Andrew Rothney Scarlett Mack Norman Maclean Sheila Stewart
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jun 24, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Facebook Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
Production companies : Deerstalker Films Transgressive North
Summary Young ballad singer, Ruadhan, despairs as the fabric of his Scottish hometown erodes. There are no fish in the sea, no jobs and a steady exodus to the city. Life as he loves it is slipping away and Ruadhan's idol, town bard Alec, has little stomach to fight the change. Long time best pal, Calum, and returning childhood friend, Amy, spark Ruadhan's struggle to keep the past alive. When Alec takes off to a retirement home in mysterious circumstances, Ruadhan must act quickly to save him and protect the town he loves. As his battle spirals out of control, it becomes Ruadhan who needs saving. Featuring legendary performers Norman Maclean and Sheila Stewart, Blackbird brings Scotland's most loved folk heroes to the big screen. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jun 24, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Facebook Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
Production companies : Deerstalker Films Transgressive North
