With her son Edward (Tom Hiddleston – star of the forthcoming Thor & The War Horse) about to embark on a volunteer trip to Africa, doting mother Patricia wants to give him a good send-off, and gathers her family together for a getaway to a holiday home on idyllic Tresco, one of the Isles of Scilly.

Edward's father's attendance is eagerly anticipated, though sister Cynthia appears to be there under some duress, going through dutiful motions.  Gradually, deep fractures within the family set-up begin to surface in this eagerly awaitied second feature from  director Joanna Hogg.