A story set in the north English seaside town of Blackpool and centered on two kindred spirits who form an unlikely friendship.
Acting
Spall's wordless devastation—every slumped shoulder tells a story.
Cinematography
Blackpool's garish lights against gray despair, stunningly cruel.
Score
Minimalist piano that knows when to shut up and let silence hurt.
Director
David Blair
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in actual Blackpool during off-season; locals reportedly kept trying to 'cheer up' the visibly depressed crew.
Director David Blair essentially remade his own 2013 TV film 'The Sparticle Mystery' themes—this time letting the ending stay ambiguous rather than hopeful.
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