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The Tape

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Tally, a disillusioned songwriter drifting through life, finds her inspiration renewed at an atmospheric Cornish cliff-top house and records a single analogue copy of her new album. When corporate lawyer Leo is drawn into Tally's world of music and mythology, the implications ricochet through both their lives with the tape acting as a talisman, helping those who encounter it to truly come alive.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 09/22/2021
3/5
Tilston's performance gives it a level of watchability and her modern folk songs about love and payday loans are brilliant. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joanne B @Jojo72 Jan 15 Fab film, great lady met her last year her voice is beautiful ❤️ See more Lee N @RT18668732 03/22/2025 Beautiful and heart warming. This musical delight is fun and serious and.... See more Mark W @RT99718958 09/28/2024 Written, directed and starring folk singer Martha Tilston, The Tape is a worthwhile watch for her wonderful songs alone. For a debut film on a tight budget, it's admirable if a tad predictable. The best of the dialogue is excellent but it lacks the poetry of her songs in places. It's imperative that Tilston gets another film. This is charming and worthy See more Darryl T @RT61070984 06/02/2024 Not for me, bland and predictable. See more Paul C @RT95217466 09/15/2023 The hypnotic music elevated this film beyond the normal romantic fare. Thoroughly engrossing even if slightly predictable. A real feel good event. Reminiscent of ‘Once' with a similar menu of an endearing story backed by a superb soundtrack. See more Mo H @RT69543885 06/22/2023 Beautiful film with wonderful music from Martha Tilston and breathtaking Cornwall scenery. Highly recommend! See more Read all reviews
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Martha Tilston

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Hannah Yelland

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Kate Edney

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Adrian Wheeler

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Steve Jacobs

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Synopsis Tally, a disillusioned songwriter drifting through life, finds her inspiration renewed at an atmospheric Cornish cliff-top house and records a single analogue copy of her new album. When corporate lawyer Leo is drawn into Tally's world of music and mythology, the implications ricochet through both their lives with the tape acting as a talisman, helping those who encounter it to truly come alive.
Director
Martha Tilston
Producer
Laura Giles
Screenwriter
Matt Tweed, Martha Tilston
Production Co
Storm Films
Genre
Drama, Music, Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m