Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
Directed by Mark Jenkin
boat
fishing
fisherman
surrealism
cornwall, england
family relationships
flashback
cottage
black and white
drinking
tourism
cove
brother brother relationship
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3.9 / 5
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Cast
Edward Rowe
Martin Ward
Mary Woodvine
Sandra Leigh
Giles King
Steven Ward
Simon Shepherd
Tim Leigh
Chloe Endean
Wenna Kowalski
Janet Thirlaway
Mrs. Peters
Isaac Woodvine
Neil Ward
Martin Ellis
Billy Ward
Jowan Jacobs
Hugo Leigh
Georgia Ellery
Katie Leigh
Stacey Guthrie
Liz Stewart
Morgan Val Baker
Husband
Crew
Mark Jenkin
Director
Mark Jenkin
Screenplay
Mark Jenkin
Original Music Composer
Mark Jenkin
Editor
Mark Jenkin
Director of Photography
Denzil Monk
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
32 reviews
Felix Rees
6.0★ · 11/24/25
The biscuit tin adds a big layer of vulnerability to Martin that really makes me root for him more, despite the fact that he was a prick at times.
The biscuit tin adds a big layer of vulnerability to Martin that really makes me root for him more, despite the fact that he was a prick at times.
Anticipation or the flow of time. The movement, the ripples. Valued at the core of its emotional depth, and the richness of understanding. Ignorance travels through your soul, just as the waves disrupt your insides, making you chuck up your supper.
‘Bait’ is an important and incredible film and piece of filmmaking. Interesting, unique black and white cinematography, thoroughly intense and gripping sound design. This film had excellent emotional and political themes, and was brilliantly written by Mark Jenkin. Overall a great exploration of political ignorance and persistence in your home town. It was beautifully paced, and consistently gripping and moving.
Anticipation or the flow of time. The movement, the ripples. Valued at the core of its emotional depth, and the richness of understanding. Ignorance travels through your soul, just as the waves disrupt your insides, making you chuck up your supper.
‘Bait’ is an important and incredible film and piece of filmmaking. Interesting, unique black and white cinematography, thoroughly intense and gripping sound design. This film had excellent emotional and political themes, and was brilliantly written by Mark Jenkin. Overall a great exploration of political ignorance and persistence in your home town. It was beautifully paced, and consistently gripping and moving.
Dustin Franklin
8.0★ · 12/10/24
What a throwback nod to cinema. You could tell me this movie was made in 2019 or 1959, and I’d believe you.
What a throwback nod to cinema. You could tell me this movie was made in 2019 or 1959, and I’d believe you.
