Directed by:
Ken LoachCinematography:
Chris MengesComposer:
John CameronCast:
David Bradley, Laurence Bould, Agnes Drumgoon, Frank Norton, Martin Harley, Leslie Stringer, Brian Glover, Colin Welland, Lynne Perrie, Freddie Fletcher (more)VOD (2)
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Portraying with remarkable detail and empathy the day-to-day existence of a working-class 15-year-old boy in Barnsley (an unforgettable performance by David Bradley), and the profound change that the rearing of a kestrel brings to his otherwise troubled home life, Kes has enchanted generations of viewers since its release. A rich, gently poetic work, filled with Loach's trademark respect for his characters and astonishing skill at eliciting outstanding performances. (Eureka Entertainment)
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Growing up in this environment and within this educational system would drive anyone crazy. When I see movies like this, I always think how lucky I was to have parents who always gave me love and who took care of me. The main character has this but in a very twisted form. And then there's the tragic fate, where you can only guess how it will go wrong. Harsh, unfortunately, only because people act like assholes.
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