Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart and successful... on the surface, tackles life as a single working mother by immersing herself in drugs, parties and sex. Lynette, a young rough sleeper watches Christine stumble out of a club whilst she sits in the cold waiting for loose change to fall on her lap; her luck seems to change when she meets Frank who despite his misgivings, offers her a place to stay.
Strong cast, disappointing characters and a plot that's as thin as discount plonk.
It’s an impressive two-hander about sensitive souls facing stark realities – the lovers who life forces to become fighters.
A gritty, self-assured directorial debut.
This is a tough film, and it isn't perfect: it works best when Marsan is on the screen, and we are inside his agonised day-to-day reality.
It’s a film that has to be praised for Marsan and Reid’s heroic efforts to make such cliché-ridden character types feel believable.
Tinge Krishnan's London-set debut feature is rough and ready in parts, and its take on urban society is hardly cheering, but Marsan holds it together and the whole is heartfelt.
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Wednesday January 11, 2012. Followed by a Q&A with the director.. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
General release. Check local listings for show times.