(2014) is a British comedy-drama from the creators of the hit TV series Outnumbered . It follows a family on the brink of collapse as they travel to the Scottish Highlands for a grandfather's 75th birthday. Core Plot & Premise

: Their three children—Lottie, Mickey, and Jess—are the "liabilities" who struggle to keep their parents' lies straight while observing the adults' childish behavior.

: During a trip to the beach with the kids, Gordie suddenly passes away. Influenced by his stories of Viking ancestors, the children decide to give him a traditional "Viking funeral" on the beach rather than calling the bickering adults. Key Characters

: Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) are recently separated but decide to fake a happy marriage to avoid upsetting Doug’s terminally ill father, Gordie (Billy Connolly), during his birthday celebration.

: The dry and equally frazzled mother who is planning to move to Newcastle with the children.

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