My Ain Folk
1973, English. Directed by Bill Douglas.
When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.
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- 0h 55m
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- Language
- English
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My Ain Folk is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 1 December 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bill Douglas
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My Ain Folk: quick answers
What should I watch before My Ain Folk?
Watch My Childhood (1972) first.
What comes after My Ain Folk?
Next in the series: My Way Home (1978).
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How long is My Ain Folk?
My Ain Folk runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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My Ain Folk is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Ain Folk?
If you liked My Ain Folk, try The Glass Castle, A Home of Our Own, Losing Isaiah.
Who directed My Ain Folk?
My Ain Folk (1973) was directed by Bill Douglas and stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith.