The Crow Road

Some family secrets are best left buried. In The Crow Road, young student Prentice McHoan (Joseph McFadden, Taggart, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) has returned to his hometown to attend his grandmother?s funeral. As the family gathers, old disagreements rise to the surface and Prentice becomes determined to solve the mysterious disappearance seven years earlier of his Uncle Rory (Peter Capaldi, The Vicar of Dibley, Waking the Dead). Reading Rory?s unpublished novel, Prentice begins to put the pieces together?but finds even more disturbing secrets in the process. Based on the acclaimed novel by Scottish author Iain Banks, this award-winning, four-part BBC series was a sensation when it first aired. According to the author, this adaptation was ?annoyingly better than the book in far too many places.? Now on DVD, it?s ready to deliver thrills anytime.

Prentice - When Prentice McHoan's grandmother dies, he returns to his family home in Lochgair for the funeral. It's not long before old feuds resurface along with some old familiar faces. After meeting his Aunty Janice, he begins to question the mysterious disappearance of his uncle Rory and decides to discover the truth.

Kenneth - Prentice continues to lust after Verity, but will she return his affections? A childhood secret that links Kenneth, Rory, Lachlan and Fergus is revealed. As he reads Rory's book, Prentice discovers the truth about his aunt Fiona's marriage. Some match boxes and a journalist could explain where Rory has been. There is some devastating news for the McHoan family.

Fergus - The McHoan family continues to mourn and the details of the accident are disclosed. Prentice manages to find more extracts from Rory's manuscript. The truth about how Lachlan lost an eye is revealed. Prentice becomes closer to Ashley when Verity and Lewis make a shock announcement. There is more evidence of marital discord for Fiona and Fergus.

Rory - Prentice moves into an expensive Glasgow flat and continues his search for Rory. When he inadvertently discovers the truth about his Aunt Fiona's death, his own life may be at risk. An inherited gift helps Prentice to solve the mystery surrounding Rory's disappearance.

Prentice McHoan	---	Joseph McFadden
Kenneth McHoan	---	Bill Paterson
Rory McHoan	---	Peter Capaldi
Ashley Watt	---	Valerie Edmond
Fiona Urvill	---	Stella Gonet
Fergus Urvill	---	David Robb
Lewis McHoan	---	Dougray Scott
Janice	---	Patricia Kerrigan
Hamish McHoan	---	Paul Young
Lachlan Watt	---	Alex Norton
Mary McHoan	---	Elizabeth Sinclair
Verity	---	Simone Bendix
Aunt Antonia	---	Claire Nielson
Margot McHoan	---	Gudrun Ure
Helen Urville	---	Jenny Ryan
Diana Urvill	---	Sarah Gudgeon
Mrs. McSpadden	---	Irene Sunters

Written by Iain Banks Screenplay by Bryan Elsley
Directed by Gavin Millar
Produced by Bradley Adams
Executive Produced by Andrea Calderwood, Kevin Loader, Franc Roddam
Original Music by Colin Towns
Cinematography by John Else
Film Editing by Angus Newton
Costume Design by Kate Carin