A film based on the music of The Proclaimers has received its UK premiere in Edinburgh.
Sunshine On Leith was originally performed on stage by Dundee Rep and now has been transferred to the big screen. It tells the story of two soldiers returning from Afghanistan to an uncertain future in Scotland.
Songs, such as I'm Gonna Be (500 miles), originally performed by Auchtermuchty-born twins Craig and Charlie Reid, are sung by the cast. Proclaimers hits Letter from America, I'm on my way, Let's get married and the title track - Sunshine on Leith - also feature in the film.
The jukebox musical story, written by Stephen Greenhorn, was first performed on stage in Dundee in 2007 and toured theatres around the UK. The musical has now been turned into a film starring young Scottish actors George McKay and Kevin Guthrie as well as Peter Mullan and Jane Horrocks.
The film, directed by English actor Dexter Fletcher, had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month and received many positive reviews.
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