Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

Now behind the eyes and secrets of the dreamers in the streets rocked to sleep by the sea…

2015 · 83 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama

Two versions of Dylan Thomas' classic play "Under Milk Wood" were shot, with the same cast, one in Welsh, "Dan y Wenallt", and one in English. Directed by Kevin Allen, narrated by and starring Rhys Ifans, the films were shot largely in the Pembrokeshire village of Solfa during the summer of 2014. This surreal and erotic interpretation of Dylan Thomas' work is the first theatrical production of the brilliant, haunting radio play since Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's 1972 film. Certain to astonish and excite in equal measures, this production reunites director Kevin Allen with actor Rhys Ifans over 15 years after the release of their cult classic "Twin Town". An ensemble Welsh speaking cast of familiar faces is led by Ifans as First Voice and Captain Cat, with Charlotte Church as Polly Garter.

Directed by Kevin Allen · Written by Murray Lachlan Young

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Rhys Ifans Captain Cat
Charlotte Church Polly Garter
Steffan Rhodri Mog Edwards
Di Botcher Mrs. Dai Bread 2
Sara Sugarman 1st Neighbour
Julian Lewis Jones 2nd Drowned
Lisa Palfrey Mrs. Dai Bread 1
Rhodri Meilir Mr. Ogmore
Llŷr Ifans Nogood Boyo
Nicholas McGaughey Butcher Beynon
Helen Griffin Mrs. Willy Nilly
Habib Nasib Nader Black Colossus

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