The Ballad Of Wallis Island

Synopsis

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Welsh Connections

  • Filming Locations: Wales
  • Funding: Financed by the Ffilm Cymru Wales Feature Film Production Fund via the National Lottery (delegated via Arts Council of Wales) and Creative Wales.

Other Key Production Details

  • Director: James Griffiths
  • Cast: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Sian Clifford
Technical Details
  • Length: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Certificate: 12A

Release

  • Date: 30th May 2025

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