Midwinter Break
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Bernard MacLaverty, who co-wrote the screenplay. An empty-nester couple who relocated to Glasgow from Northern Ireland following a traumatic episode during the Troubles take a trip to Amsterdam. Their marriage is seemingly affectionate and comfortable, but Gerry has a not-so-secret drink problem and Stella is unhappy that he does not share her deep Catholic faith. She has a secret agenda for the visit which she has not divulged to him.
Critics Views
“The performances cannot be faulted. Hinds and Manville skilfully convey a relationship founded on the most fragile of intertwining insecurities.”
Irish Times
“Polly Findlay’s adaptation of Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel is a serious attempt to delve into a complex marriage, and fortunately for such heavy material it contains two winning performances from Manville and Hinds .”
San Francisco Chronicle
“Fiercely sad, spiky and wonderfully acted.”
The Guardian
Film Rating
IMDb
Critics: 60% Audience 60%
Rotten Tomatoes
Critics positive review 63% Audience Liked It 42%
Stockbridge Audience Score: TBA%
Audience Comments
TBA
Midwinter Break
Date: 2nd Dec 2026
Time: 5.00pm and 7.30pm
Length: 1hr 30min
Genre: Romantic Drama
Director: Polly Findlay
Writer: Bernard MacLaverty, Nick Payne
Starring: Lesley Manville, Ciaran Hinds
Rating: 12A
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