Orphans(1998)

Are YOUR parents a burden?

6.6(41)1h 41mSeptember 3, 1998

Synopsis

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.

Directed by Peter Mullan

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Cast

Douglas Henshall

Michael

Gary Lewis

Thomas

Rosemarie Stevenson

Sheila

Stephen McCole

John

Ann Swan

Mother of Family

Frank Gallagher

Tanga

Alex Norton

Hanson

Dave Anderson

Uncle Ian

Malcolm Shields

DD Duncan

Laura O'Donnell

Carole

John Comerford

Ed, Carole's Dad

Deirdre Davis

Alison, Carole's Mum

Eric Barlow

Mr Bell

Frances Carrigan

Mrs Bell

Judith A. Williams

Amanda, Babysitter

Sheila Donald

Mrs Finch

Maureen Carr

Minnie

Laurie Ventry

Henry

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When did Orphans come out?+

Orphans was released in 1998.

How long is Orphans?+

Orphans runs for 101 minutes (1 hour and 41 minutes).

Who directed Orphans?+

Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan.

Who stars in Orphans?+

Orphans stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole and Ann Swan.

Orphans(1998)

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