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IMDb20211h 55mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood

Synopsis

A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams. The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love. The landlady living in terror of her guests. A father who can no longer access his memories. A son in search of redemption. As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lyndsey Turner
Screenplay & Story
Dylan Thomas, Siân Owen
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lyndsey Turner

Screenplay & Story

Dylan Thomas, Siân Owen

Department Leadership Roster

Dylan Thomas

Writer

Lyndsey Turner

Director

Siân Owen

Writer

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What is National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood about?

A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams. The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love. The landlady living in terror of her guests. A father who can no longer access his memories. A son in search of redemption. As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood?

National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood was directed by Lyndsey Turner.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood includes Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson, Susan Brown, Ifan Huw Dafydd, Alan David.

When was National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.