Blessed is a visually stunning and immensely moving film written and directed by award winning filmmaker Mark Aldridge.

Starring James Nesbitt, arguably the UK’s most popular actor, Natascha McElhone (Ronin, The Truman Show, Solaris) Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Gangs of New York, Joyeux Noel) and introducing Lillian Woods as Charlotte, Blessed is a magical story which challenges us to question what our priorities should be in today’s mad world.

A successful city trader, Peter’s life screeches to a stand-still when he suddenly loses everything he truly cares about. Seeking comfort in isolation on a remote island, Peter’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of a little girl, Charlotte. Will Charlotte's zest for life crack through Peter’s paralysis? Can he learn to love life once more? And what will become of Charlotte? Blessed is a film for and of our time, whilst being inspirationally timeless.

Combining extraordinary performances with a breathtaking location and an inspirational soundtrack, Blessed is a unique cinematic experience, the kind of film which reminds us why we go to the movies.

 

Original Soundtrack available now on iTunes - composed by Mike Moran, released by Motion Picture Records Ltd.

 

 

"A beautifully shot, bitter sweet story of loss
and redemption, where cast and material blend
to make a powerful piece of drama"
Colin Brown, British Film Commissioner, UK Film Council  -

 

"Better than great"
Stewart Till  -

 

"This is one of the most charming films I've seen
in a very long time. A film everyone should see"
Malcolm Cockren, Chairman Screen East -

James Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Natascha McElhone
Natascha McElhone
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
Lillian Woods
Lillian Woods