Cassandra's Dream

In London, the loser brothers from a working-class family, Ian and Terry, buy a second-hand sailboat name Cassandra's Dream for their leisure. Ian poses of big shot and has big dreams, saving money to invest in two hotels in California while the unstable Terry is an alcoholic gambler addicted in pills and mechanic. When Terry loses a great amount in a card game, Ian lends his savings to pay part of the sum Terry owes to loan sharks. When their wealthy uncle Howard arrives in London coming from China, the brothers see the chance to borrow the money they need to quit the debt with the loan sharks and to invest in the hotel. However, Howard asks them to get rid of his former associated Martin Burns that is threatening him and his businesses. Ian and Terry have to decide whether they shall cross the line and help family or face the lack the money to resolve their issues.

Cast:
Ewan McGregor (Ian)
Colin Farrell (Terry)
Tom Wilkinson (Howard)
Hayley Atwell (Angela)

Director: Woody Allen
Writer: Woody Allen
Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Language: English
Production Year: 2007