The Old Oak
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France · 2023
1h 53m
Director Ken Loach
Starring Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Debbie Honeywood, Andy Dawson
Genre Drama
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The owner of The Old Oak, the last remaining pub in a mining town in Northeast England, struggles to keep it open after the mines shut down. As people begin to leave the once thriving community, the abundance of cheap housing makes it a perfect place for Syrian refugees. Tensions rise as the culture of the town starts to shift.
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