Earning one of Sundance Film Festival’s biggest standing ovations this year, don't miss our Movie Club Previews of the critically adored British dramedy, The Ballad of Wallis Island, starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan.

From Focus Features and director James Griffiths (A Million Little Things, Episodes) comes a charming and affecting tale of miscommunication, lost love and renewed hope, based on the 2007 short, The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island. The heart-warming gem stars Tom Basden and Tim Key, who also co-wrote the film, alongside Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, and Carey Mulligan.

After agreeing to do a private gig on a remote island, international music superstar Herb McGwyer (Basden) is perplexed to learn that he’ll be playing for an audience of one — eccentric millionaire Charles (Key). And the seaside concert he’s set to do? That’s actually a reunion show for McGwyer Mortimer, the folk-rock duo that shot him to stardom years before.

Reuniting with his old partner Nell (Mulligan) after nearly a decade of estrangement brings up feelings Herb would prefer to leave behind, a situation made even more awkward with her husband Michael (Ndifornyen) having accompanied her on the journey. As the musicians re-engage with their back catalogue in preparation for the big show, Herb and Nell find their musical chemistry remains as strong as ever, but old wounds soon begin to resurface, jeopardising the concert.

Somehow, amiable Charles must find a way to manage a collection of strong personalities if he’s to witness his dream performance, while Herb slowly begins to realise that his happiness might depend on his willingness to reconnect with his past.

EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, August 27 | 6:30pm Film

GENERAL PRICING:
Palace Movie Club (max 2): $12
Palace Golden Club (max 2): $10