The Ballad of Wallis Island

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Cast

Tom Basden

as Herb McGwyer

Tim Key

as Charles Heath

Carey Mulligan

as Nell Mortimer

Sian Clifford

as Amanda

Akemnji Ndifornyen

as Michael

Steve Marsh

as Peter

Luka Downie

as Marcus

Kerrie Thomason

as Marie

Arron Long

as Tour guide (uncredited)

Reviews

Brent Marchant

Recapturing the past may be an enticing, seductive prospect, especially when it involves revisiting pleasant memories of days gone by. But is it realistically achievable or just wishful thinking? That’s a question posed on multiple levels in the second theatrical feature from director James Griffith...

CinemaSerf

“Charlie” (Tim Key) lives in a big house on a small island eagerly anticipating the arrival of his musical hero. That would be “Herb” (Tom Basden) a folk musician whose career has seen better days. To say that the host is effusive and nervous would be understatements as the arrival on the local boat...

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