About Wild Rose

Wild Rose is a drama-filled film set in Glasgow, Scotland, that showcases a resilient mother's pursuit of her dreams. Fresh from a stint in prison, central character Rose-Lynn Harlan, a feisty mother-of-two, sets out to reclaim her dreams of becoming a country music star, despite her personal and financial challenges.

Making / Production

The film was a collaboration between Fable Pictures, Entertainment One, and Creative Scotland. It was directed by Tom Harper and the script was penned by Nicole Taylor. It was successfully shot in Glasgow and Nashville, bridging the gap between these distinctly different musical landscapes.

Actors

• Jessie Buckley as Rose-Lynn Harlan: Buckley's sublime performance as the rebellious and talented Rose-Lynn has been lauded by critics and fans alike.
• Julie Walters as Marion: In the role of Rose-Lynn's pragmatic mother, Walters provides a solid grounding force to counter Rose-Lynn's free spirit.
• Sophie Okonedo as Susannah: Okonedo plays Susannah, a wealthy woman who takes Rose-Lynn under her wing, with the hope of helping her realise her dreams.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Before filming began, Jessie Buckley spent a couple of weeks in Nashville, Tennessee to immerse herself in the local music scene.
• The film's director, Tom Harper, also directed Buckley in War & Peace.
• Jessie Buckley performs all her own songs in the film.

Awards

Wild Rose received several awards and nominations. Jessie Buckley was nominated for the Best Actress category at the BAFTAs, while Wild Rose received a nomination for Outstanding British Film.

Quotes

• "Three chords and the truth, that's what country music is."
• "Why country music? Because it's three chords and the truth."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Glasgow (No Place Like Home)" performed by Jessie Buckley.
• "Country Girl" performed by Jessie Buckley.
• "Angel from Montgomery" performed by Jessie Buckley
• "When I Reach the Place I'm Going" performed by Jessie Buckley.