Iona 2015
“Home is where the hurt is”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Scott Graham
- Network
- Bard Entertainments Ltd
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Iona?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Iona" (2015). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 28, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Bard Entertainments Ltd
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 10 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Bard Entertainments Ltd
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Iona" (2015).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Iona
Year: 2015
Genre: Drama
Director: Scott Graham
Writer: Scott Graham
Cast: Ruth Negga (titular character), Douglas Henshall, Tom Brooke, Michelle Duncan.
Runtime: 1h 25m
Release Date (GB): 06/28/2015
Plot:
Iona returns to the island where she was born with her teenage son to seek refuge from a violent crime in Glasgow.
The island is also described as a holy island she was named after.
Her son's name is Bull.
The return exposes her tormented son, Bull, to a way of life she rejected when she left the island.
It sends a shockwave through the family she left behind.
She reunites with her estranged adoptive family.
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Should you watch it?
“A mother and son flee a violent crime to seek refuge on their remote ancestral island.”
- Features a central performance by Ruth Negga
- Explores the complex tension between past and present
- Directed by Scott Graham
- The heavy thematic focus on loss of faith and past trauma may feel somber to some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that explore the weight of family history and personal redemption.
The film maintains a somber and reflective tone with a deliberate pace suitable for mature audiences interested in psychological drama.
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Where can I stream Iona?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform, so check local listings on services like Plex or other digital movie providers.
Is Iona worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those who enjoy intimate, character-focused dramas featuring strong performances and atmospheric storytelling.
How long is the film?
Iona has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.
What is the main conflict in the story?
The primary conflict involves a mother and son hiding from a violent crime while navigating the emotional shockwaves caused by their return to a community the mother once rejected.
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