Starring Helen Mirren, Paul Scofield. In 1844 a school of Narwhal whales were slaughtered by the islanders of Samson. Soon after, the island was destroyed by a terrible curse. Seventy years later, on the small island of Bryher, two young children are playing on the beach when they befriend an old and mysterious man. Known locally as "The Birdman".

WHEN THE WHALES CAME

Starring
Helen Mirren, Paul Scofield,
David Suchet and David Threlfall.

In 1844 a school of Narwhal whales were slaughtered by the islanders of Samson. Soon after, the island was destroyed by a terrible curse. Seventy years later, on the small island of Bryher, two young children are playing on the beach when they befriend an old and mysterious man. Known locally as "The Birdman" he is the sole survivor from Samson and the only one who knows the truth behind the curse. The friendship develops until one day it is put to the ultimate test as a single Narwhal is beached on the island, and the villagers gather to kill it, the unlikely threesome begins a dangerous mission, not only to save the whale, but to save the island itself.

Supplied on a region free DVD

 (region free means it will play worldwide without any area coding) it will play in your country.

Packaged in a cardboard sleeve, with printed artwork on both sleeve and disc.