On a Clear Day (2006)

"On a Clear Day" is an inspirational drama with humor, about forgiveness and fortitude, from an exciting new voice in filmmaking. Filmed on location in Glasgow, the Isle of Man and Dover, the film centers on Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan). After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, this no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, Frank is without a job or a sense of direction,...

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Peter Mullan and Pippen from "The Lord of the Rings" star in "On a Clear Day," a true story (or at least inspired by a true story) about a depressed husband and father who decides the best thing he can do for himself is swim the English Channel from England to France. Now, personally, when I'm feeling a little bit down, I find the best cure is some potato chips and a good movie, or at least a movie with some good looking women in it. I've never really had the urge to swim over 20 miles from one country to another so I can't really relate, but then again I can't imagine too many people have such an urge... or I'm just ignorant of my minority status. Full movie review »

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