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My Ain Folk

1973 · 55 min · Director: Bill Douglas

My Ain Folk (1973) is a drama film, directed by Bill Douglas. It stars Stephen Archibald and Hughie Restorick. The 55-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What My Ain Folk Is About

When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.

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What is My Ain Folk about?

When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.

Where can I watch My Ain Folk?

My Ain Folk is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is My Ain Folk?

My Ain Folk runs for 55 minutes (55m).

When did My Ain Folk come out?

My Ain Folk was released in 1973.

Who directed My Ain Folk?

My Ain Folk was directed by Bill Douglas.

Who stars in My Ain Folk?

My Ain Folk stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Bernard McKenna.

What is My Ain Folk's rating?

My Ain Folk holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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