The Bind
Synopsis
When Ruth's son Jamie discovers his father has left the family farm to his brother Sam, he is enraged. Jamie has worked on the farm for twenty years, and to him this is the very worst kind of betrayal. In the middle of the night, a shotgun in hand, Jamie drags his daughter across to his parents' house to confront them. It falls to Ruth to talk herself and her family out of a life-threatening hostage situation in which one false move could cost her everything.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Norwich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Bartleet
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Bartleet
- Original Score
- Lindsay Wright
- Original Title
- The Bind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Kleio Films, Meraki Films, NFTS, BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Bartleet
Caroline Bartleet
Lindsay Wright
Vanessa Whyte
Yann Heckmann
Marie-Elena Dyche, Hélène Sifre, Venetia Hawkes, Jon Wardle, Tom Chesover
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Bartleet
Writer
Caroline Bartleet
Director
Marie-Elena Dyche
Producer
Hélène Sifre
Producer
Vanessa Whyte
Director of Photography
Violet Elliot
Production Design
Lindsay Wright
Original Music Composer
Yann Heckmann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bind about?
When Ruth's son Jamie discovers his father has left the family farm to his brother Sam, he is enraged. Jamie has worked on the farm for twenty years, and to him this is the very worst kind of betrayal. In the middle of the night, a shotgun in hand, Jamie drags his daughter across to his parents' house to confront them. It falls to Ruth to talk herself and her family out of a life-threatening hostage situation in which one false move could cost her everything.
Who directed The Bind?
The Bind was directed by Caroline Bartleet.
Who stars in The Bind?
The principal cast of The Bind includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Andrew Knott, David Schofield, Jamie Parker, Clara Read.
When was The Bind released and how long is it?
The Bind was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bind was composed by Lindsay Wright.