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National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green
10.0 / 10• 2022• 2h 21m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
One person can make all the difference. Miss Lily Moffat arrives in rural North Wales, determined to help young local miners out of poverty by teaching them to read and write. Lily soon spots talent in the unruly Morgan Evans, but when she faces growing resistance from the community, she does everything in her power to forge him a new future.
Cast & Crew
Nicola Walker
Miss Moffat
LeadAB
Adam Baker
Glyn Thomas
Saffron Coomber
Bessie Watty
Gareth David-Lloyd
Emlyn Williams
Iwan Davies
Morgan Evans
SE
Sion Emlyn
Will Hughes
BF
Ben Francis
Singer
Gwion Glyn
Idwal Morris
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Dominic Cooke's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
