BROTHERS IN CHARMS

mother Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) many years after ancient magic has been forgotten.

The boys’ father Wilden (Kyle

Bornheimer) lost his battle to serious illness before Ian was born and when Barley was just a wee elfling.

“When your Dad got sick, he fought so hard because he wanted to meet you,” Laurel reassures Ian.

The boys’ emotional connection to their old man is kindled by photographs and a cassette recording of his voice.

When Ian turns 16, Laurel retrieves a rope-bound bundle from the loft.

Inside, the siblings discover a wizard’s staff, a Phoenix Gem and instructions for an incantation to reanimate their father for one day.

The spell casting goes awry and Ian and Barley have 24 precious hours to locate another Phoenix Gem to conjure the man whose love brought them into the world.

SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15)

GRITTY drama from director Ken Loach which delivers inner turmoil and desperation to a married couple in Newcastle upon Tyne. Ricky (Kris Hitchen) and wife Abby (Debbie Honeywood) are barely keeping their heads above water while providing for teenage son Seb (Rhys Stone) and younger daughter Lisa Jane (Katie Proctor). Ricky sells the family car to invest in a delivery truck franchise. While Ricky works long hours, Lisa Jane must take the bus to work as a caregiver. When the fabric of family life tears at the seams, however, Ricky and Abby are faced with agonising choices. Download/stream and available on DVD/ Blu-ray from March 9.