Pub landlord TJ Ballantyne, living in a previously thriving mining community in County Durham, struggles to hold onto his pub and keep it as the one remaining public space where people can meet in the town. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Syrian refugees are placed there, but Ballantyne strikes up a friendship with one of the refugees, Yara.

3 thoughts on “The Old Oak, a film by Ken Loach, Paul Laverty and Rebecca O’Brien

  1. inavukic's avatar inavukic says:

    I am putting this one on my “must see” movies list, Looks great!

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    1. Ronnie's avatar Ronnie says:

      Ken Loach’s films are reflective of the social issues that ordinary people endure including poverty. Realism is maintained by actors speaking in local dialects. He gives a voice to people who are dismissed with silence. I think he is one of the best directors of all time.

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