The brilliant Jason Isaacs stars as Moth who is married to Raynor, played by Gillian Anderson in this true story written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Marianne Elliott. In quick succession, the couple become homeless due to a bad business deal and Moth receives a serious and potential fatal health diagnosis. To make the most of the time they have left together, they decide to walk the South West Coast Path – the longest uninterrupted footpath in England – from Minehead to Poole along the Devon, Cornwall and Dorset cost.
You can imagine how this film unfolds to a large extent as the pair battle the elements, deal with medical issues, and meet a collection of both generous and horrible people. Similar territory was covered by The Last Bus (2021) and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023). But, Isaacs is both brilliantly stubborn and warmly likeable. I often find Anderson a little aloof but she is very good as the understanding partner. The other star is the stunning countryside and coastline superbly captured by Elliott and cinematographer Hélène Louvart elevated by Chris Roe’s soaring score. A little predictable then but the talent on and off screen make the most of the premise.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10