# The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)

> A lonely Welsh lottery winner stages an extravagant private concert to reunite his favorite folk duo, discovering that cherished memories cannot be summoned without confronting the people behind them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1093820

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: James Griffiths
- Cast: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Steve Marsh, Luka Downie, Kerrie Thomason
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27674982/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, eccentric, wistful, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

An eccentric lottery winner's dream of hosting his favorite musicians comes to life on a remote island.

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