Going Back (1979)

Name: Going Back
Director: Gerry Mill
Released: 1979-07-24
Duration: 56 min
Cast: Joseph Blatchley, Kate Fahy, Tom Georgeson, Patricia Lawrence

Director: Gerry Mill

Cast: Joseph Blatchley, Kate Fahy, Tom Georgeson, Patricia Lawrence

Runtime56 min

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A remote stone house nestles peacefully on the edge of the Yorkshire moors. In the garden. Faith Armstrong describes the flowers and the late afternoon skies to Jack, her blind husband. "The sun is almost setting. The sky is blue, with ... those little puffy clouds like meringues. There are still leaves on the trees. Oh . quite a few birds are gathering . " All is peaceful. As they talk, a small figure appears walking towards the cottage on the moorland road. Slowly it becomes recognisable as the Armstrong's son David. David's arrival is unexpected. He left home three years ago, and Faith and Jack have heard nothing from him until now. Things at home have changed a lot in those three years. His father has gone blind, and his brother Malcolm is now engaged 'to Heather. David's former girlfriend. The family are curious. Why has David suddenly decided to return home? How long is he staying? Is he in trouble?

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Going Back (1979), directed by Gerry Mill, is a drama that follows the unexpected return of a young man to his family home in the Yorkshire moors. Critics have not widely reviewed this lesser-known film, and information about its public reception is not readily available.

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Fans of reflective, character-driven dramas will appreciate the understated performances and Gerry Mill's thoughtful direction in this 1979 film, which quietly explores themes of family, memory, and the complexities of returning home after years away.

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