As an Eilean (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, As an Eilean is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Alexander, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The story, which is set in a small village on a remote Scottish Island, centres around the gifted Callum who is in his final year at school and preparing to go to University in Aberdeen on the mainland. He receives private tuition from Charles McAllister a former Headmaster at the village school who has become bitter since the death of his wife. McAllister coaches Callum in French and Poetry. When he is not coaching Callum he is compiling a photo biography of the characters in the village. The wedding of the young village nurse is to form the centre piece of his biography. The story traces the life of characters in the village as recorded by McAllister, but seen through the eyes of Callum. It is the story of the life, loves and motivators in the life of young man in the process of breaking free from the place where he grew up.
Who’s in it. As an Eilean stars Ken Hutchison as MacAlasdair, Iain MacLeod as Calum, D.W. Stiubhart as Cailean and Wilma Kennedy as Janet, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As an Eilean page.
If you liked it. Fans of As an Eilean tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As an Eilean (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As an Eilean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in As an Eilean?
- As an Eilean stars Ken Hutchison, Iain MacLeod, D.W. Stiubhart, Wilma Kennedy and Brian Croucher.
- When was As an Eilean released?
- As an Eilean was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.