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Exile (2011)

2011-05-01 · 1h 0m · EN
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Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

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John SimmJohn SimmTom RonstadtJim BroadbentJim BroadbentSam RonstadtOlivia ColmanOlivia ColmanNancy RonstadtNico MirallegroNico MirallegroTeenage Tom RonstadtClaire GooseClaire GooseMandyDaryl FishwickDaryl FishwickWendyShaun DooleyShaun DooleyMike EldridgeTimothy WestTimothy WestMetzlerSarah Jayne DunnSarah Jayne DunnMetzler's PAAlex ClaytonAlex ClaytonYoung Tom RonstadtSarah ParksSarah ParksWendy's PartnerKate MagowanKate MagowanJane

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Genre affinityMystery · DramaNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference619294Actor preference182476 · 13104 · 111450

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What is Exile about?

Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

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Exile has a runtime of 60 minutes.

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