The Film
Country
The Story
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
business successor estranged family wealthy family dead son christening missing daughter dinner party socialists squatting family gathering female journalist long lost relative presumed dead election male homosexuality ballroom dancing conservatism family business birthday party spanish civil war (1936-39) war photographer patriarch world war ii country house
Runtime
82 min
Released Oct 1981
Gallery
The Stills.
