“400 years of history, one chance to save it.”
In a quiet English commuter town, a former parish church is knocked down to make way for a new apartment block. Locals pass by the rubble unconcerned, except for Sami Shehadi, a Syrian refugee who is upset by the lack of respect for history. After unearthing the site’s incredible origins with the help of young librarian, Bryony, the unlikely friends take action and steal the church bell to protest the redevelopment. However, amidst pressure from the police, media, and their own personal struggles, will they succeed in making this bell ring again?
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Omid Djalili
Sami Shehadi
Known for
Gladiator
Shaun the Sheep Movie
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Bryony
Known for
Britannia
The Enfield Haunting
Christopher Eccleston
DC Holman
Known for
Thor: The Dark World
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Roger Allam
Powell
Known for
V for Vendetta
The Book Thief
Nigel Havers
Jeremy Delaunay
Known for
Empire of the Sun
Coronation Street
Claire Brown
Leslie Norman
Known for
Andor
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
Ann Mitchell
Dorothy
Known for
Year of the Rabbit
The Deep Blue Sea
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Phil Asadi
Known for
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Simon Callow Director · Derek Lister Writer
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
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