The Thistle in the Kiss (N/C 16+) plus Q&A

Following its successful North American streaming release, the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre is proud to host a special homecoming screening of The Thistle in the Kiss.

Produced by Felt Like Running Productions and directed by filmmaker Craig Andrew Robertson, this is a unique opportunity to see a local story return to the community where it was born.

“Getting dumped on Christmas Day was just the beginning.”

Declan’s holiday season is in absolute ruins. After his girlfriend, Stephanie, breaks up with him on the way to Christmas dinner, he manages to keep the split a secret—until New Year’s Day. Stranded in the middle of the Scottish countryside after a car breakdown, Declan is joined by his sister, Rachel. What starts as a simple rescue mission quickly spirals into a tense roadside reckoning. As secrets emerge and tempers flare, Declan is forced to confront the string of poor life decisions that led him to this moment.

A Homegrown Story: Shot almost entirely in Dumfries & Galloway—specifically featuring the stunning, rugged backdrop of the Mennock Pass—the production team is thrilled to bring the film back to the region for this special event.

Experience this evocative piece of independent cinema on the big screen in the heart of Dumfries.