Orphans

Overview

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.

Directed by Peter Mullan

Top cast

Douglas Henshall

Michael

Gary Lewis

Thomas

R

Rosemarie Stevenson

Sheila

Stephen McCole

John

A

Ann Swan

Mother of Family

F

Frank Gallagher

Tanga

Alex Norton

Hanson

Dave Anderson

Uncle Ian

Malcolm Shields

DD Duncan

L

Laura O'Donnell

Carole

J

John Comerford

Ed, Carole's Dad

D

Deirdre Davis

Alison, Carole's Mum

E

Eric Barlow

Mr Bell

F

Frances Carrigan

Mrs Bell

J

Judith A. Williams

Amanda, Babysitter

S

Sheila Donald

Mrs Finch

Maureen Carr

Minnie

Laurie Ventry

Henry

S

Steven Singleton

Seamus

S

Seamus Ball

Father Fitzgerald

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