31 reviews
Comedy
1h 31m
2019
Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists...

Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.
- DirectorAdrian Shergold
- Release5 December 2019
- GenreComedy
- Duration1h 31m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate31 reviews
- Productions
BBC Film, Daybreak Pictures, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Severn Screen
Cast

Rafe Spall
Herb

Simone Lykke
Mathilde

Steve Speirs
Harry the Horse

Joel Fry
Kirk

Paul Barber
Kirk's Dad

Elis James
Aubrey

Thomas W. Gabrielsson
Chresten

Benedikte Hansen
Sofie

Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl
Bar Boss

Darren Evans
Hywel (Benefits Officer)

Tim Woodward
Blind Idris

Rosalind March
Herb's Mother

Tim Woodward
Idris

Ifan Huw Dafydd
Landlord

Jâms Thomas
Dock Worker

Jeanette Lindbæk
Ticket Office Lady
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