Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)

Name: Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2002
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson

1h 44m United Kingdom

Romance Comedy Drama

Plot

Dek leads a content yet unremarkable life with his cherished girlfriend, Shirley, and her 12-year-old daughter, Marlene. Marlene is the child of Jimmy, a troubled man who vanished years ago. Dek's affection for Shirley inspires him to propose live on national television, aiming to solidify their bond. However, the unexpected reappearance of Jimmy disrupts their happy routine, forcing Dek to navigate the challenges of love and loyalty in a heartfelt tale about family dynamics and second chances.

Cast

Robert Carlyle Rhys Ifans Shirley Henderson Kathy Burke Ricky Tomlinson Finn Atkins James Cosmo David McKay Anthony Strachan Andrew Shim Kelly Thresher Eliot Otis Brown Walters Ryan Bruce Vic Reeves Bob Mortimer