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Bait

2019 · 89 min Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2019
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Mark Jenkin
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (95 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Mark Jenkin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

🎭 Cast

Edward Rowe

Edward Rowe

Martin Ward

Mary Woodvine

Mary Woodvine

Sandra Leigh

Giles King

Giles King

Steven Ward

Simon Shepherd

Simon Shepherd

Tim Leigh

Chloe Endean

Chloe Endean

Wenna Kowalski

Janet Thirlaway

Janet Thirlaway

Mrs. Peters

Isaac Woodvine

Isaac Woodvine

Neil Ward

Martin Ellis

Martin Ellis

Billy Ward

Jowan Jacobs

Jowan Jacobs

Hugo Leigh

Georgia Ellery

Georgia Ellery

Katie Leigh

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