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After thirty-five years abroad, Donal returns to his native Scotland to make amends with his estranged brother Sandy.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople are drawn to this reunion drama for its stunning Scottish visuals and powerhouse acting, especially from Alan Cumming as the prodigal Donal and Shirley Henderson. The story of Donal trying to reconcile with his brother Sandy, however, is widely seen as deeply unoriginal, which holds the film back from greatness. Brian Cox, directing and starring as Sandy, gets a more mixed response. It's a film you watch for the performances and the scenery, not the plot.
Sentiment split
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- Positive56%
- Mixed24%
- Negative19%
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