The Party's Just Beginning

Dec 7, 2018

1h 31m

★ 6.2

Overview

In a bleak Inverness midwinter, Luisaidh is careening off the rails after the suicide of her best friend. She medicates her misery with joyless sex, chips and a belief in the power of positive drinking. Surrounded by bittersweet memories, she struggles to find someone to talk to or some reason to make life worthwhile at the most stressful time of the year.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Mt. Hollywood Films

Synchronicity Films

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Cast

Luisaidh

Karen Gillan

Dale

Lee Pace

Alistair

Matthew Beard

Luisaidh's Dad

Paul Higgins

Luisaidh's Mum

Siobhan Redmond

Ben

Jamie Quinn

Donna

Rachel Jackson

Mortadella Man

Niall Greig Fulton

Ralph Riach

Daniela Nardini

Peter

Paul Tinto

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