Heartlands

A mild-mannered newsagent who quietly guards his feelings. His life is upended by his wife’s affair, and he responds with quiet courage, choosing to walk a new path rather than surrender to routine. The journey to Blackpool reveals his capacity for vulnerability, humor, and reinvention.

Colin's wife, whose infidelity catalyzes the central crisis. She teeters between longing for old security and the pain of betraying Colin, ultimately realizing she wants a different life. Her choices spark Colin's resolve to seek something broader than their former arrangement.

The darts team captain who becomes Colin's catalyst for heartbreak, pursuing Sandra and contributing to the breakup. He embodies a competitive, reckless streak that clashes with Colin's gentler nature.

A biker who befriends Colin at a pub and pushes him out of his comfort zone. He oozes bravado but has moments of camaraderie and generosity, helping Colin feel seen in a world beyond his shop. He embodies both rough charm and unexpected warmth.

The pub landlord who exudes rough charm and a willingness to help, even if his methods are informal. He becomes a key social hub for Colin’s detour off the familiar path and participates in the weekend adventure with Mandy.

Ron’s barmaid, a woman who features in Colin's detour and the weekend trip to Blackpool. She embodies warmth and resilience, joining in the lighter moments as well as more complicated family dynamics.

An eco-warrior and the group’s moral center, she guides Colin through moments of reflection and connection, offering him a listening ear and practical wisdom about living with purpose.

Herself, the folk singer who performs at the pub and embodies the film’s musical backbone. Her appearance punctuates the journey with warmth and communal joy.

The legendary darts player referenced by Colin as his hero. His brief pub cameo offers a playful spark of inspiration and a reminder of the sport’s spirit.

Colin’s best friend who urges him to take action so he won’t look back with regret. His practical advice underscores the film’s message that risk is part of growth.