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Hector

2015, Movie, 1h 27min

Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.

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Reviews

Critic Simon Crook

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Mullan’s exceptional, the film warm, unfussy and moving.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Mark Kermode

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The spirit of Ken Loach hangs over this surprisingly warm and rewardingly aware tale of homelessness at Christmas.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Hector is a heartwarming drama that follows the life of a homeless man, Hector McAdam, who has been living on the motorways for years. The story takes place during the Christmas season, as Hector embarks on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary shelter in London, where he finds comfort, friendship, and warmth. Along the way, he decides to reconnect with his long-estranged past, and the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge. The film features a talented cast, including Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, and Natalie Gavin, and offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.