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Still from Sunset Song — Sunset Song (2015) — Terence DaviesPhotographed by Michael McDonough

Poster for Sunset Song

Sunset Song

English / 2015 / 2h 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.56/5·5.5K ratings·1.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The daughter of a Scottish farmer comes of age in the early 1900s.

Included in
July 2022
Position 70
Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 95

Credits

Crew

DirectorTerence Davies

WriterTerence Davies

CinematographerMichael McDonough

ComposerGast Waltzing

EditorDavid Charap, Ruy Diaz

ProducerRoy Boulter, Nicolas Steil, Sol Papadopoulos

Cast

Agyness Deynas Chris Guthrie

Peter Mullanas John Guthrie

Kevin Guthrieas Ewan Tavendale

Ken Blackburnas Galt

Mark Bonnaras Reverend Gibbon

Stuart Bowmanas Alec Mutch

Emily-Jane Boyleas Christine

Ewan Comesas Newborn Guthrie Twin

Maelly Comesas Newborn Guthrie Twin

Ann Overstall Comfortas Mrs Hemans

Ron Donachieas Uncle Tam

Tom Duncanas McIvor

David Ganlyas Tink

Niall Greig Fultonas John Brigson

Caelan Fyfeas Toddler Ewan

Jack Greenleesas Will Guthrie

Gav Guilfoyleas 2nd Government Man

Linda Duncan McLaughlinas Auntie Janet

Louise Haggertyas Marget Strachan

Luca Humphriesas Dod Guthrie

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for The Long Day Closes

The Long Day Closes1992

Both directed by Terence Davies

Or

Children1976Both directed by Terence Davies
Death and Transfiguration1983Both directed by Terence Davies

Sunset Song (2015) | Criteria