When an English cartographer arrives in Wales to tell the residents of the Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw that their 'mountain' is only a hill, the offended community sets out to remedy the situation.
In 1917, two Welsh cartographers, Reginald Caton and Morgan-Hopkin, arrive in the small village of Ffynnon Garw to measure its mountain. They discover the local mountain is not as tall as tradition dictates, potentially disqualifying it as a mountain and therefore a source of village pride. The villagers, led by the formidable Elizabeth 'Liz' Evans, conspire to delay the surveyors and ensure their mountain remains recognized.
The film received a generally mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its charming story and performances, particularly Hugh Grant and Colm Meaney. However, some found the plot to be a bit too whimsical or slow-paced.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's quaint charm and its feel-good narrative about community spirit. Many found it a lighthearted and enjoyable watch, though some noted it was not particularly groundbreaking.
The film is based on a true story that occurred in the Welsh village of Taff's Well.
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