Handmade Films enjoyed success with two Bob Hoskins vehicles, The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa so when he came to them seeking finance for his directorial debut they ponied up the cash. It's not exactly high concept - in an unnamed European country a soldier (Dexter Fletcher) deserts, is traumatised by war, puts on a dress and is a mute who accompanies some Romani.
The cast includes Hoskins and many of his mates like Zoe Wanamaker, Ian McNiece, and Jim Carter. Ian Drury is also in it. Fletcher looks like Mick Jagger. Shags a nubile blonde. The Romani fight off soldiers.
The film is a brave try. I like the ambition. Some moving moments. Open ending. Wasn't for me but no disgrace.
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