The Angels Share

Original author: IFC Films

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy
Director(s): Ken Loach
Starring: Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Jasmin Riggins, William Ruane, Gary Maitland
Country of Origin: USA
Rating: NR
Language: English

Ken Loach is back with “The Angels’ Share” – a drama / comedy that follows Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he’s given one last chance to make good on his word .While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to alcohol will irrevocably change their lives. Will it be ‘slopping out’ for the next twenty years, or a new future with ‘Uisge Beatha’ the ‘Water of Life?’ Only time will tell.