Stars: Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Stephen McCole, Rosemarie Stevenson, Gilbert Martin, Ann Swan, Jan Wilson, Malcolm Shields, Alex Norton, Dave Anderson, Seamus Ball, Eric Barlow, Kate Brailsford, June Brogan, Fraser Campbell, Maureen Carr, Robert Carr, Frances Carrigan, Donna Chalmer, John Comerford, Catherine Connell, Linda Cuthbert, Deirdre Davis, Helen Devon, Stephen Docherty, Sheila Donald, Paul Doonan, Louise Dunn, Vanya Eadie, Frank Gallagher, Luka Kennedy, Martha Leishman, Lee-Ann McCran, Paul McNamara, Lenny Mullan, Laura O'Donnell, Steven Singleton, Dorothy Jane Stewart, Joel Strachan, Jim Twaddale, Laurie Ventry, Debbie Walsh, Tam White, Judith A. Williams

Director: Peter Mullan

Summary: Four children unite in grief for their mother. Gathering at the family home they prepare for her funeral. Thomas the eldest son decides to spend the night in the chapel of rest, Michael becomes involved in a pub brawl, Sheila is left stranded in her wheelchair after leaving Thomas and John plans a revenge attack after hearing about Michael...

The star of Ken Loach's MY NAME IS JOE, Mullan proves that his talent isn't relegated to acting. As a writer/director, he has crafted a supremely entertaining motion picture. ORPHANS tells the grittily realistic, hysterical, and deeply moving tale of a group of siblings who reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral. The four children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways, some of which are heartfelt and some of which are bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself even further.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Additional Footage - 1. Orphans - The Auditions, Deleted Scenes, Making-of - ORPHANS, Original Theatrical Trailer, Audio Commentary - 1. Peter Mullan - Director, 2. Cast And Filmmakers, Bonus Feature, Short - 1. CLOSE - Peter Mullan, 2. GOOD DAY FOR THE BAD GUYS
Year:	1997
Release Date:	April 24, 2000
Runtime:	98 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	19675 D V D
Keywords:	General, Orphans, Drama
Genre:	Drama