About film
The coal mine in a northern English village may be closing, which would also mean the end of the miners' brass band.
Festivals and awards
César Awards, 1998: "Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)";
Гойя, 1998: Nominee "Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)— «UK»";
BAFTA Awards, 1997: Nominee "Best Screenplay - Original", "Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film", "Anthony Asquith Award for Film MusicTrevor Jones"