Lost at Christmas
Lost at Christmas is a 2020 Scottish romantic comedy film. It is written and directed by Ryan Hendrick and stars Sylvester McCoy, Sanjeev Kohli, Clare Grogan and Frazer Hines.[1]
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Directed by | Ryan Hendrick |
Produced by | David Newman |
Written by | Ryan Hendrick Clare Sheppard |
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Music by | Stephen Wright |
Cinematography | John Rhodes |
Production company | Magic Monkey Films |
Release date | 7 December 2020 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Plot
Two strangers stranded in the Scottish Highlands on Christmas Eve team up to try and get home in time for Christmas.
Cast
- Kenny Boyle as Rob
- Natalie Clark as Jen
- Sylvester McCoy as Ernie
- Sanjeev Kohli as Sid
- Clare Grogan as Anna
- Frazer Hines as Frank
- Caitlin Blackwood as Clara
- Karen Bartke as Ellen
- Alasdair McCrone as James
- Alexander Teunion as Chris
- Nicolette McKeown as Nicki
Production
Originally titled Perfect Strangers, the film is based on Ryan Hendrick's 2015 short film of the same name. Production on Lost at Christmas began in September 2019. In June 2020, the film entered its final stages of production, ready for its release at Christmas 2020.[2][3] The film also appeared in a special BBC News report in January 2020 while filming was taking place, including interviews with members of the cast and production crew. The film was renamed from Perfect Strangers to Lost at Christmas during post-production in October 2020.
Casting
The full cast list was revealed on 20 November 2019, that consisted of Kenny Boyle, Natalie Clark, Sylvester McCoy, Sanjeev Kohli, Clare Grogan, Frazer Hines, Caitlin Blackwood, Karen Bartke, Alasdair McCrone, Alexander Teunion and Nicolette McKeown[4] with additional cast members being announced on 28 December.
Filming
Filming took place January 2020 around Fort William and Glencoe and was completed in twelve days.[5][6] Filming was officially completed on 19 January 2020.[7]
Release
The film had its premiere on 26 November 2020 at the Highland Cinema in Fort William. It was released in cinemas on 4 December 2020 and via the internet on 7 December 2020.
Reception
BrumNotes Magazine said of the film, "Here’s some lovely interplay and chemistry between the cast that delivers some genuine tenderness and poignancy and with an ending that turns out to not be so predictable after all."[8]
References
- Baker, Neil. "Lost at Christmas Review". Cinerama Film Online. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Grater, Tom (November 18, 2019). "Scottish Director Ryan Hendrick Inks With Zero Gravity Management, Preps Christmas Pic 'Perfect Strangers'".
- "British Council Film: Perfect Strangers". film-directory.britishcouncil.org.
- "Perfect Strangers - The Christmas Movie". www.facebook.com.
- "Perfect Strangers - The Christmas Movie on Facebook Watch" – via www.facebook.com.
- Campbell, Rita. "Filming underway in Lochaber for Scotland's first independent feature-length Christmas movie".
- "Perfect Strangers - The Christmas Movie". www.facebook.com.
- Davies, Mike. "Movie Round-Up, Films From Fri Dec 4". BrumNotes Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2021.