'whistle my lad' trailer | Chris Robb

A story of forbidden love, defiance and a broken heart. Agnes West (15) the daughter of a successful fisherman from the isolated village of Crovie in the North East of Scotland, falls in love with Fraser (18), the son of a rival skipper. The two fathers have been feuding over ‘fishing wars’ and haven’t spoken for many years. The young couple fall deeply in love and decide to defy their fathers. Seeking sanctuary in a local sea cave, away from the prying eyes of family and villagers, their relationship is sealed in a mix of love and fear. When Fraser’s father discovers his son has been seeing his rival’s daughter their tryst must cease. With defiance and unerring love, they decide to run away from their repressive village life. Whistle My Lad is a period drama shot in April 2013 on location in the North-East of Scotland.