Acclaimed British filmmaker Ken Loach (CATHY COME HOME THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY) directs this heartfelt drama in which disaffected postman Eric finds his life in turmoil when he returns home after a near-fatal car crash Unable to connect with his estranged family or come to terms with his shambolic existence Eric seeks solace in drugs High one evening the football-mad postie is visited by ex-Manchester United ace Eric Cantona with the charismatic Frencman offering the hapless Eric advice on how to overcome his problems