2018
Edie, an 82-year-old woman, decides to hike the highest mountain in Scotland to achieve her childhood dream.
Meet Edith Moore an elderly woman, who in the aftermath of the death of her controlling husband, decides to fulfil a life-long dream and overcome a lifetime of bitterness and resentment. At the tender age of eighty-two, Edie sets out to try and capture a little of the magic she had as a young girl by climbing the highest mountain in Scotland.
Against her daughter’s wishes, she heads to Scotland and hires the services of a young guide, Jonny, to help her prepare for the grueling climb ahead – which sparks an unusual friendship.
The story is a tale of triumph over adversity as Edie embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
Genre
Uplifting Drama
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Run Time
102 min
Status
Completed
Director
Simon Hunter
Producer
Mark Stothert
Cast
Sheila Hancock
Kevin Guthrie
Festivals
Stills
“Sheila Hancock delivers an acting master class in Edie’ 5/5
Culture Fix
“Sheila Hancock’s exceptional performance hits the heights”
The Hollywood News
“Life-affirming crowd-pleaser with an inspiring ‘never too late’ message” 4/5
Metro
“An inspirational story about the importance of following one’s dreams and not wasting a single speck of sand in our short, short hourglasses, Edie is a cinematic delight”
The Wee Review