Scottish drama about a nine-year-old deaf boy who's constantly on the move with his troubled mum. Keen to protect the boy from the truth, his Mother writes fake letters from his absent father whom he thinks is at sea. So when 'dad's ship' unexpectedly heads home, panic inspires an unlikely ruse that keeps the charade afloat. Stars Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small. Directed by Shona Auerbach. 102 mins. “Engaging and heartrwarming drama” – Sunday Mirror.