Raining Stones

Director: Ken Loach
Film4 Archive

Gripping comedy drama from director Ken Loach and writer Jim Allen.

Bob Williams is a survivor: he supplements his dole by becoming embroiled in whatever scam is on offer.

From rustling sheep to rodding drains he does what he can to keep his family fed. But now life has dealt him a bitter blow. His van has been stolen and his daughter, Coleen, is approaching her first communion. She needs the traditional white dress, shoes, veil and gloves. Where on earth is the money going to come from?

Awards

Raining Stones was nominated for Best British Film at the 1994 British Academy Film Awards.