My Way Home (1978)
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
Director: Bill Douglas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: November 1, 1978
Cast
- Stephen Archibald - Jamie
- Joseph Blatchley - Robert
- Paul Kermack - Jamie's father
- Jessie Combe - Father's wife
- William Carroll - Their son, Archie
- Morag McNee - Father's girlfriend
- Lennox Milne - Grandmother
- John Young - Shop assistant
- Gerald James - Mr Bridge
- Radir - Egyptian boy
Screenplay
Editing: Mick Audsley
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
neglect, lgbt, autobiographical, child neglect, gay theme
More Films by Director: Bill Douglas
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Way Home about?
- Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
- Who directed My Way Home?
- My Way Home was directed by Bill Douglas.
- Who stars in My Way Home?
- My Way Home stars Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack, Jessie Combe, William Carroll, Morag McNee.
- How long is My Way Home?
- My Way Home has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is My Way Home?
- My Way Home is a Drama film.
- Where was My Way Home produced?
- My Way Home was produced in United Kingdom.