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Feature film — 2005

On a Clear Day (2005)

6.41h 38mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 34 votes.

The Glasgow Film Fund / Baker Street / Forthcoming Productions

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Director: Gaby Dellal

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Cast & crew

Peter Mullan as Frank

Peter Mullan

Frank

Brenda Blethyn as Joan

Brenda Blethyn

Joan

Sean McGinley as Eddie

Sean McGinley

Eddie

Jamie Sives as Rob

Jamie Sives

Rob

Billy Boyd as Danny

Billy Boyd

Danny

Ron Cook as Norman

Ron Cook

Norman

Jodhi May as Angela

Jodhi May

Angela

Benedict Wong as Chan

Benedict Wong

Chan

Shaun Dingwall as Observer

Shaun Dingwall

Observer

Paul Ritter as Mad Bob

Paul Ritter

Mad Bob

Nigel Lindsay as Sharp Suit

Nigel Lindsay

Sharp Suit

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