The Shepherd

"This Christmas, hope will guide you home."

2023 0h 39m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 133

DramaFantasyAction

Synopsis

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On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home becomes lost while flying over water and needs a miracle to land safely.

“This Christmas, hope will guide you home.”

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Cast

Ben Radcliffe
Freddie
John Travolta
Johnny Kavanagh
Steven Mackintosh
Joe
Scarlet Grace
Sally
Millie Kent
Lizzie
Asan N'Jie
Army Jeep Driver
Luca Slade
RAF Serviceman
Simon Lennon
Jack

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Iain Softley
Writers: Iain Softley
Languages: English
Countries: Mexico, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Iain Softley, shot by John Mathieson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anne Chmelewsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gareth C. Scales shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Radcliffe and John Travolta and Steven Mackintosh carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This Christmas, hope will guide you home.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Iain Softley directs. John Mathieson behind the camera. Anne Chmelewsky scores. Gareth C. Scales cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Iain Softley, shot by John Mathieson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Anne Chmelewsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gareth C. Scales shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ben Radcliffe and John Travolta and Steven Mackintosh carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "This Christmas, hope will guide you home.".
9IMDB entry: tt10075766 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.