On a Clear Day

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Alex Rose

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

18 August 2005

Box office

$878,122

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Peter Mullan

  Frank

• 

  Brenda Blethyn

  Joan

• 

  Sean McGinley

  Eddie

• 

  Jamie Sives

  Rob

• 

  Billy Boyd

  Danny

• 

  Ron Cook

  Norman

• 

  Jodhi May

  Angela

• 

  Benedict Wong

  Chan

• 

  Shaun Dingwall

  Observer

• 

  Paul Ritter

  Mad Bob

• 

  Nigel Lindsay

  Sharp Suit

• John Yule

  Driving Instructor