Orphans

1h 41min

Comedy

Drama

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.

Production Companies

Antoinine Green Bridge

The Scottish Arts Council

The Glasgow Film Fund

National Lottery

British Screen Productions

Film4 Productions

Cast

Ann Swan

Ann Swan

Mother of Family
Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson

Uncle Ian
John Comerford

John Comerford

Ed, Carole's Dad
Deirdre Davis

Deirdre Davis

Alison, Carole's Mum
Judith A. Williams

Judith A. Williams

Amanda, Babysitter
Sheila Donald

Sheila Donald

Mrs Finch
Seamus Ball

Seamus Ball

Father Fitzgerald
Sarah Hepburn

Sarah Hepburn

Louise, Carole's Sister
Robert W. Carr

Robert W. Carr

Mr. Leitch (Undertaker)
Tam White

Tam White

Alistair (taxi driver)
James Casey

James Casey

Peachy (Cheeky Boy in Street)
Lee-Ann McCran

Lee-Ann McCran

Anne Marie
Donna Chalmer

Donna Chalmer

Bernadette
Luke Coulter

Luke Coulter

Paper Boy
Kate Brailsford

Kate Brailsford

Deaf Boy's Mum
Jenny Swan

Jenny Swan

Aunt Geraldine
Mary Jane Wells

Mary Jane Wells

PC McGiffen

Release date

3rd Sep 1998

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English