Bill Douglas Trilogy, Part 2: My Ain Folk

"The narrative is largely autobiographical, following Jamie (played with heart-breaking conviction by Stephen Archibald) as he grows up in a poverty-stricken mining village in post-war Scotland. In these brutal surroundings, and subject to hardship and rejection, Jamie learns to fend for himself. We see him grow from child to adolescent - angry and bewildered, but playful, creative and affectionate. In My Ain Folk (1973), Jamie is sent to live with his paternal grandmother and uncle; a life full of silence and rejection.

CAST AND CREW

Stephen Archibald Bill Douglas

GENRE

Drama

CERTIFICATE

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

RUN TIME

55 minutes

RELEASED

1973