The Ballad of Wallis Island

Dir. James Griffiths – 2025 – 99m – Valid for Punch Cards

Starring Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen – Here’s the tale of Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

“A bracing, windswept delight.” – Philip De Semlyen

“Possesses the kind of heart not often seen in films these days.” – Lisa Trifone, Third Coast Review

“Explores themes of creativity, grieving and the passage of time with empathy and compassion without ever becoming maudlin.” – Adam Graham, Detroit News