CLOSING NIGHT • FOCUS: IRELAND AND THE UNITED KINGDOM • Acclaimed director Ken Loach (Land and Freedom, MVFF 1995) and screenwriter/longtime collaborator Paul Laverty are in top form with this socially aware romantic comedy, a pulsating, life-affirming nod to the possibility of second chances. Postman Eric Bishop has hit a true low: His two lazy stepsons ignore him, his second marriage is in ruins, a car accident lands him in the hospital—and that's just the start of his troubles. The lovelorn Eric meanwhile pines for former wife Lily but lacks the confidence to reconnect. While his mates contrive to help him out, often to hilarious effect, the person who finally comes through for him is another Eric: soccer icon Eric Cantona, who appears rather unexpectedly in Bishop's bedroom, offering sage advice on life and love. Great teamwork from an excellent ensemble cast helps turn the whimsy, drama and even violence in this astutely male-centered tale into a world-class win.
—Lily Buchanan
 
Closing Night Party
SPONSORED BY HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS
After the film, sail away with us on the California Hornblower in Sausalito for our Closing Night party and moonlight cruise. Savor, indulge and unwind with the finest in gourmet cuisine, hand-crafted vino from Hall Wines and hip DJ beats by Feet First Entertainment, all while being surrounded by spectacular bay views on Hornblower’s magnificent flagship. The bars are generously sponsored by California Bank & Trust.

Running time: 116
Country: UK
Category: World Cinema
Directed by: Ken Loach
Producer: Rebecca O'Brien
Screenwriter: Paul Laverty
Cinematographer: Barry Ackroyd
Editor: Jonathan Morris
Cast: Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns, John Henshaw

Ticket Codes:
     LOOK18P - Film and Party
     LOOK18S - Film Only

Print Source:
IFC First Take
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New York, NY 10001
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