Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

Director: Shane Meadows

Cast

Robert Carlyle

Jimmy

Rhys Ifans

Dek

Shirley Henderson

Shirley

Kathy Burke

Carol

Ricky Tomlinson

Charlie

Finn Atkins

Marlene

James Cosmo

Billy

David McKay

Dougy