History,Drama
United Kingdom
Dream Horse is a British sports drama film directed by Euros Lyn and written by Neil McKay. It is a story of triumph that follows the journey of a group of working-class people who come together to breed a racehorse in their small Welsh town. The movie is based on true events.
The film's protagonist is Jan Vokes, a bartender living in a former mining village in Wales. Jan feels bored and unfulfilled with her life as a bartender and decides to take on the challenge of breeding a racehorse. She enlists the help of her friends and neighbors, who are hesitant at first, but ultimately agree to invest in the project.
The group, which includes a tax accountant, a security guard, and a baker, raises a horse named Dream Alliance. Despite never having bred a horse before, Jan ensures that Dream is raised with the best of everything and trained by a seasoned jockey named Brian "Frosty" Frost.
Dream Alliance begins to compete in local races, but soon the group sets their sights on bigger goals. They stake everything they own on Dream taking on elite horses in the biggest race of all, the Grand National. In doing so, they not only gain national attention but also shine a spotlight on their community and bring a sense of pride and hope to the people living there.
As Dream Alliance continues to win races and draw attention, the group faces several challenges and setbacks. However, they persevere and eventually make it to the Grand National, where they face stiff competition but ultimately emerge victorious.
Dream Horse is a heartwarming story of perseverance, determination, and the power of a community coming together to achieve something incredible. It stars Toni Collette as Jan Vokes, Damian Lewis as the jockey Brian "Frosty" Frost, and Owen Teale as Jan's supportive husband. The movie was released in 2021 and has garnered critical acclaim for its inspiring story, strong performances, and beautiful cinematography.
