Written, directed by and starring British filmmaker Talulah Riley Scottish Mussel tells the story of Ritchie, 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. But his plan goes awry when he meets Beth, a pretty English conservationist passionate about saving endangered mussels from the clutches of pearl thieves, and falls for her instantly.
Scottish Mussel, stars Martin Compston, Joe Thomas , Morgan Watkins, and Paul Brannigan. Alongside Riley and Compston, the film boasts cameos from Harry Enfield, Rufus Hound and Russell Kane. The film also stars Emun Elliot and Marianna Palka.
Scottish Mussel will receive a limited theatrical release on Friday September 23rd and will be available on DVD and VOD on Monday 3rd October, 2016.
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