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British gardeners at a Merseyside allotment feel resentment when some refugees are given plots of land at their site.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 06/15/2007
2/5
Affectionate and heartwarming it will seem to those who enjoy this sort of thing; painfully slow and dramatically inert might be the criticism of doubters. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 06/15/2007
1/5
One could wish that this parable of difference and tolerance gladdened the heart, but its effortful comedy has quite the opposite effect. It's just weedy. Go to Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/15/2007
It's a shame for John Pilger that The War on Democracy, his documentary about how Venezuelan leader Hugo Chvez is a symbol of the growth of people power in Latin America, is being released at a time when Chvez has shut down TV companies that oppose him. Go to Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 11/20/2008
It's what could be termed a gentle comedy, this story about immigrants trying to blend into the fabric of rural British society; a routinely pleasant small comedy that explores Britain's immigration issues and relevant enough to touch a nerve anywhere Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 06/20/2007
2.5/5
This derivative drama might have worked quite well as a four-part mini Sunday night series for the BBC. As a film, however, it fails on almost every count. Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon 06/19/2007
3/5
Average comedy-drama that's not as moving or as funny as it thinks it is, but remains watchable thanks to strong performances and likeable characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/12/2012 I liked this allotment-based film and would definitely encourage fellow plot holders to watch it! See more 05/10/2012 Heart warming hidden gem. A nice lazy Sunday afternoon film with some great British acting talent. See more 02/06/2012 Charming little movie. I enjoyed it very much and it reminded me of some folk I know. Now I want a plot too. See more 08/01/2011 A good light-hearted comedy-with-a-message focussing on racial tensions in the UK under the guise of an allotment plot scheme in London. The humour is quick and the characters are amusingly recognisable. A small, independent piece but well worth looking up. See more 06/14/2011 A really good film, far better than I thought it would be! Comical, serious and a good all rounder. Definitely one to recommend! Enjoy! See more 06/10/2011 Strong performances and likable characters - says it all, a little scant of the laughs for a comedy (it feels like it should have been funnier). See more Read all reviews
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Richard Laxton

Director

Benedict Wong

Kung Sang

Eddie Marsan

Little John

Omid Djalili

Ali

Alan Williams

Kenny

Philip Jackson

Big John

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Movie Info

Synopsis British gardeners at a Merseyside allotment feel resentment when some refugees are given plots of land at their site.
Director
Richard Laxton
Screenwriter
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Carl Hunter
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2014
Runtime
1h 37m
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