Ratcatcher

Overview

Twelve-year-old James Gillespie navigates a shifting world that leaves him feeling isolated within his own family, burdened by a hidden secret. Seeking solace, he retreats to the canal, where he crafts an imaginative escape. There, he forms a fragile connection with 14-year-old Margaret Anne, who desperately seeks affection but often misdirects her yearning. Alongside her, he befriends Kenny, a boy whose naive outlook remains untouched by their grim environment. Together, they navigate the complexities of adolescence, love, and friendship against a backdrop of social upheaval in 1970s Glasgow.