Scottish Mussel (2015)

Ritchie is a Glaswegian chancer with low hopes and no prospects. Disillusioned with city life, he goes undercover at a Highland conservation centre to make his fortune as an illegal pearl fisher with the help of his two hapless and accident prone mates, Danny and Fraser. Here he meets Beth, a pretty English conservationist passionate about saving endangered mussels from the clutches of pearl thieves in the Scottish Highlands. Falling for her instantly, Ritchie must beat off competition in the form of Highland Ranger Ethan, a smooth talking American Adonis convinced that Beth can't resist his charms forever. After the success of pearl fishing attracts the unwanted attentions of old school Glaswegian mobster Gavin and his work at the centre leads him to question his true motivations, Ritchi…

Directed by: Talulah Riley

Cast: Martin Compston, Talulah Riley, Paul Brannigan, Joe Thomas, Morgan Watkins, Harry Enfield, Emun Elliott, James Dreyfus, Rachael Stirling, Camille Coduri, Marianna Palka, Rufus Hound

Genres: Comedy

Rating: 6/10

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