The Old Oak

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05/15/2024 Fabulous, tear-jerky, heart-warming See more 04/17/2024 This is what the art of filmmaking is all about. To empathize with characters you've never encountered before. I hope Ken Loach doesn't retire because he's still got it! See more Gail H @Jagbabe Dec 29 Oh boy. Everybody in the UK should see this movie. It perfectly encapsulates the bigotry, lies and racism of many people and perfectly captures the hope and understanding of why some hold those views and why all of should stand in solidarity with those even worse off, escaping persecution, death and loss of everything. Inspiring at times and ultimately with a sense of hope but frustrating, upsetting and deeply sad at times. The performances are brilliant, utterly believable and like many Loach movies feels more like a documentary at times. Don't miss it, tell your friends all about it, make every school show it to their students. See more Léo B Sep 30 "The Old Oak" is a drama movie released in 2023, directed by Ken Loach. The movie is about the conflict created in an English village by the arrival of Syrian refugees and the locals that don't accept them. During the movie, TJ Ballantyne, a bartender and the main character, will try to help Yara, a refugee, and the other Syrians even if his best clients and good friends are against the refugees. The story is pretty sad; however, we feel a message of hope behind it. There are several plot twists that create tension in the movie. I really like the story because the characters are touching by their story and the links there are between them, especially between TJ and Yara. I recommend it! See more Rose P Sep 29 The 'Old Oak' is a 2023 drama directed by Ken Loach. It is a film about TJ Ballantyne, a struggling pub owner who builds an unexpected friendship with a young Syrian refugee, Yara. The movie takes place in a poor, former mining town in Northern England where Syrian refugees arrive in the community. Tensions emerged among the local population and the pub, the 'Old Oak' becomes a symbol of both division and potential unity ? I liked this movie because it felt realistic, I was really touched by the issues represented (everyone's background). I feel like this movie really shows us that solidarity and empathy are essential to overcome fear and creating a more united and bigger community. See more Cylia L Sep 29 This is a moving movie about the difficult life of a small mining town. The story speaks about courage and helping others. It is a sincere film with a beautiful story even if some scenes made me cry. What I like about the movie is the fact that characters are very realistic and the actors are good so the emotions can be easily transmitted and we can feel like the story is true. In my opinion, some scenes were a bit boring but it doesn't prevent the film from being very good. I had never watched Ken Loach films because I don't really like this kind of films, however I was not disappointed and I really liked The Old Oak. I really recommend it. See more Read all reviews

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