Midwinter Break(2026)

“A day they can't forget. A truth they can't escape.”

February 20, 2026

Post Production

Overview

A stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.

Director

Polly Findlay

Writers

Nick Payne, Bernard MacLaverty

Producers

Guy Heeley, Floor Onrust

Trailer

Official Trailer

Cast

Lesley Manville

Stella

Ciarán Hinds

Gerry

Niamh Cusack

Kathy

Julie Lamberton

Young Stella

Ed Sayer

Young Gerry

Angela Costello

Young Stella's Mother

Lewis Harris

Aidan

Melany Maximus

Flight Attendant

Crew

Director

Polly Findlay

Producer

Guy Heeley, Floor Onrust

Screenplay

Nick Payne, Bernard MacLaverty

Editor

Lucia Zucchetti

Director of Photography

Laurie Rose

Executive Producer

David Kimbangi, Ollie Madden, Sean Greenhorn, Steven Little, Dave Bishop, James Pugh

Details

Original Language

Country

United Kingdom, Netherlands

Production

Shoebox Films, Family Affair Films, Film4 Productions, Randan Film and Television Productions, Protagonist Pictures, Screen Scotland