The Old Oak (2023)

June 17, 2024 7:15 AM

[TRAILER] TJ (Dave Turner) runs the last pub standing in a previously thriving mining community. He struggles to keep the place afloat while also trying to offer some help to Syrian refugees who have been placed in the empty houses in the community. Tensions arise as down-on-their-luck locals are resentful of the newcomers, but TJ strikes up a friendship with one of the refugees, Yara (Ebla Mari). 87 year-old British social realist filmmaker Ken Loach brings (probably) his final film to screens.

Directed by Ken Loach. Screenplay by Paul Laverty. Produced by Rebecca O'Brien for Sixteen Films/Why Not Productions/Les Films du Fleuve/BBC Film. Cinematography by Robbie Ryan. Edited by Jonathan Morris. Music by George Fenton.

81% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Available via various outlets for digital rental and purchase. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (2 comments total)

Thanks for posting this. I like Ken Loach, but I didn't notice this one come out. A really quiet, simple story in many ways but what a depth of character for each person. I felt there were a ton of backstories, especially TJ's, that there wasn't room to fit into the narrative. Really enjoyed it.
posted by transient at 6:43 AM on June 19 [1 favorite]

very excited for this! thanks for posting.

i'm embarrassed to say Ken Loach was brought to my attention only by seeing kes in a list of top 10 British films. i made up for my ignorance by then watching every Loach film i could. appreciative
posted by HearHere at 5:47 PM on June 20 [1 favorite]