Synopsis
Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
Bait (2019) is a 1h 29min drama feature film by Mark Jenkin. Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2019).
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
March 26, 2019
Setting
Cornwall
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- BAFTA Awards 2020 generic ★ won: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. nominated: Outstanding British Film
- SXSW Film Festival 2020 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2019
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Istanbul Film Festival 2019 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2019 generic - Competition ★ Best Director
- Sydney Film Festival 2019 generic - Features
