What happens when an eccentric lottery winner gets his favorite band, now broken up, to play a show on his private island? Well, it hardly goes as planned, but because of that, “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” will surely be a favorite at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, and Tom Basden star in the upcoming comedy, which hits theaters in early Spring. Read on for an official synopsis, courtesy of Focus Features:
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden), back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Along with Mulligan, Basden, and Key, “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” also stars Sian Clifford and Akemnji Ndifornyen.
James Griffiths directs a script by Key and Basden for “The Ballad Of Wallis Island.” Rupert Majendie produces the film. Initially titled “One For The Money,” Griffiths’ film was retitled after Focus acquired its worldwide rights.
“The Ballad Of Wallace Island” has its world premiere at Sundance on January 25. The film then hits theaters later this year on March 28. Watch a trailer for the upcoming comedy below.
