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The Party's Just Beginning
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The Party's Just Beginning

2018-12-07 · 91 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Karen Gillan
Production companies
Mt. Hollywood Films, Synchronicity Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Karen GillanKaren GillanLuisaidh
Lee PaceLee PaceDale
Matthew BeardMatthew BeardAlistair
Paul HigginsPaul HigginsLuisaidh's Dad
Siobhan RedmondSiobhan RedmondLuisaidh's Mum
Jamie QuinnJamie QuinnBen
Rachel JacksonDonna
Niall Greig FultonNiall Greig FultonMortadella Man
Ralph RiachRalph Riach
Daniela Nardini
Paul TintoPeter

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