The True Story of Sawney Beane

Overview

In 16th-century Scotland, young Sawney Beane yearns to itch and scratch and buccaneer. So he bids farewell to his parents and their life of honest toil. Forty years on, Mr. Beane croaks his dying wish to Betty, his wife. ""Go and find our lost son."" And so Betty strikes off on her quest across the land, with the family savings in a hankie and a secret suspicion in her heart.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 25, 2005

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada, United Kingdom

Production

ONF,Red Kite Animations,NFB

Cast

Sheila Donald

Director

Elizabeth Hobbs

Writer

Elizabeth Hobbs

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0784843