Dark River

After her father dies, a young woman returns to her Yorkshire village for the first time in 15 years to claim the family farm she believes is hers.

Cast

Ruth Wilson

as Alice Bell

Mark Stanley

as Joe Bell

Sean Bean

as Richard Bell

Esme Creed-Miles

as Young Alice

Dean Andrews

as Matty

Joe Dempsie

as David

Mike Noble

as Rowan Spender

Aiden McCullough

as Young Joe

Shane Attwooll

as Tower

Steve Garti

as Jim

Reviews

Svumpukkel85

A story that highlights the extent of the mess a single abusive parent can leave behind, but also a glimpse of hope and recovery by confronting the trauma 7/10. Well acted by the two leads. This is a slow-burner, but very atmospheric and beautiful cinematography. We follow two siblings, where the...

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