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Well directed and well acted, ‘Sorry We Missed You’ is a touching and real portrayal of working-class people trying to survive in a cruel system. 8/10


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Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.
A man and his wife struggle to maintain their family life as they navigate the precarious world of gig economy work. He takes on a franchise as a delivery driver, while she works as a home care nurse, but the demands of their jobs leave them exhausted and in debt. Their intense schedules and the constant pressure to perform threaten to tear their family apart.
Sorry We Missed You received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its powerful social commentary and unflinching depiction of working-class struggles in contemporary Britain. Critics lauded Ken Loach's directorial skill and the authentic performances of the cast. The film resonated deeply with audiences for its emotional honesty and its exploration of the human cost of precarious employment.
A stark and vital portrayal of the human cost of the gig economy.
Ken Loach delivers another deeply moving and politically charged drama.
The film's realism and emotional weight are devastatingly effective.
Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its powerful and realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by working families in the modern economy. Many highlighted the emotional impact and the important social message, with viewers finding the story relatable and thought-provoking.
Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Won Best Film at the 2019 European Film Awards.
Ken Loach often works with non-professional actors to achieve a sense of realism, but for 'Sorry We Missed You,' he cast professional actors who had experience in similar working-class environments to ensure authenticity.
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Well directed and well acted, ‘Sorry We Missed You’ is a touching and real portrayal of working-class people trying to survive in a cruel system. 8/10

‘Sorry We Missed You’ is a film about family dynamics as much as it is about what we sacrifice as a society for the convenience of next-day home deliveries. It’s in the quiet observation of working-class parents and their children that 83-y...