BLESSED

Year: 2008
UK DVD: Momentum Pictures
Cast: James Nesbitt, Natascha McElhone, Lillian Woods
Director: Mark Aldridge
Country: UK
UK: 83 mins
UK Certificate: U contains bereavement theme and infrequent mild language
UK DVD Release Date: 21 June 2010

Synopsis

Combining extraordinary performances with a breathtaking location, BLESSED is a unique inspirational experience.

Starring one of the UK’s most popular actors, James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Jekyll, Bloody Sunday), the beautiful Natascha McElhone (Ronin, The Truman Show), the versatile Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Gangs of New York), and introducing Lilian Woods as Charlotte.

Released to coincide with its high profile BBC TV broadcast, BLESSED provides us with a magical story that challenges us to question what our priorities should be in today’s mad world.

A successful city trader, Peter’s life screeches to a stand-still when he suddenly loses everything he truly cares about. Seeking comfort in isolation on a remote island, Peter’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of a little girl, Charlotte. Will Charlotte’s zest for life crack through Peter’s paralysis? Can he learn to love life once more? What will become of Charlotte?