Most heart-breaking film this decade!

I agree, it's heartbreaking because it's true for so many people's lives! The scene in the food bank was really difficult to watch. Let's hope people have some sense and don't vote the Tories back in (I'm not holding my breath on that though).

Some people deny stuff like this happens, and if people do lose everything like Daniel, they would say it is his own fault. The system is rigged and deniers know it, and it pisses them off if it is revealed in the news or in movies/tv shows.

I thought it was too manipulative. It pulled the right strings. The worse was when the girl opened a can to eat and cried afterwards.
And I'm a fan of the director.

It was exceptional, very moving and beautifully-acted. One of Loach’s strongest films and a fine Palme d’Or winner… but, I have to admit, I do feel it veered just a little too far into melodrama in the final scenes. That’s a minor complaint, though. Powerful stuff indeed.