The Winter Guest
- Drama
It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
The Winter Guest is a 1997 drama set in a small Scottish coastal village where multiple lives intersect over the course of a single winter day. Following a recent loss, Frances reconnects with her mother Elspeth and son Alex while other villagers navigate their own stories. The film explores grief, relationships, and small-town life through interconnected character arcs.
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Emma ThompsonFrances
Phyllida LawElspeth
Sheila ReidLily
Sandra VoeChloe- Arlene CockburnNita
Gary HollywoodAlex
Sean BiggerstaffTom
Tom WatsonMinister- Douglas MurphySam
- Jan ShandCafé Proprietor
- Sandy NeilsonPasser-by
- Billy McElhaneyBus Driver
Trailer
Зимний гость (1997) «The Winter Guest» - Трейлер (Trailer)
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The Winter Guest — frequently asked
When was The Winter Guest released?
The Winter Guest was released on December 27, 1997.
What is the plot of The Winter Guest?
The film follows multiple storylines in a Scottish village during winter: Frances deals with her husband's death while her mother Elspeth visits to reconnect; teenagers Sam and Tom skip school; elderly friends Chloe and Lily attend a funeral; and young Alex develops feelings for Nita.
Where can I watch The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through digital retailers, though availability varies by region and changes over time.
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