Y Sŵn (2023): Cast
Y Sŵn is a 2023 historical drama directed by Lee Haven Jones, starring Sian Reese-Williams as Margaret Thatcher, Rhodri Evan and Eiry Thomas. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Lee Haven Jones
- Original language
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Welsh - Studio
- Joio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Y Sŵn About?
The premise of Y Sŵn without spoilers.
In 1979, after Margaret Thatcher’s newly‑elected government reneges on its pledge to launch a Welsh‑language television service, protests erupt across Wales. Gwynfor Evans, a determined activist, threatens a hunger strike, vowing to die unless the promise is fulfilled. The film retells this vivid, pivotal episode of modern Welsh history.
Y Sŵn Cast & Characters
Sian Reese-Williams leads the cast as Margaret Thatcher, with Rhodri Evan as Gwynfor Evans and Eiry Thomas as Rhiannon Evans. Directed by Lee Haven Jones; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Haven Jones
- Sian Reese-Williams as Margaret Thatcher
- Rhodri Evan as Gwynfor Evans
- Eiry Thomas as Rhiannon Evans
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Mark Lewis Jones as William Whitelaw
Also Starring in Y Sŵn
· 26 more- Annes Elwy Meinir Ffransis
- Sharon Morgan Marjorie
- Richard Elfyn Goronwy Daniels
- Claire Cage Ymgynghorydd i'r Weinidog
- Dyfan Dwyfor Dafydd Wigley
- Rhodri Meilir Nicholas Edwards
- Steffan Cennydd Denis
- Nia Gwynne Lady Littler
- Carys Eleri Nerys
- Nicola Reynolds Lady Plowden
- Steven Elliot Lord Harlech
- Dafydd Emyr Yr Arglwydd Cledwyn
- Arwel Gruffydd Wyn Roberts
- Mali O'Donnell Ffion
- Lowri Izzard Manon
- Lisa Jên Brown Phyllis Kinney
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- Rohit Gokani Gandhi
- Dewi Rhys Williams G.O. Williams
- Mensah Bediako Martin Luther King
- Lily Beau Ceri Samuel
- Osian Davies Rupert Edwards
- Sion Eifion Dafydd Elis-Thomas
- Lisa Victoria Jennie Eirian
- Geraint Wyn Tod Emyr Jenkins
- Gwion Aled Williams Fred Ffransis
- Llion Williams Gwilym
More from Lee Haven Jones
More films directed by Lee Haven Jones, best-rated first: The Feast, Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks and Want It.
Y Sŵn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Y Sŵn.
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Y Sŵn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Y Sŵn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Y Sŵn?
Y Sŵn runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Y Sŵn released?
Y Sŵn was released on March 13, 2023.
Who directed Y Sŵn?
Y Sŵn was directed by Lee Haven Jones.
More films by Lee Haven Jones Who is in the cast of Y Sŵn?
Y Sŵn stars Sian Reese-Williams as Margaret Thatcher, Rhodri Evan as Gwynfor Evans and Eiry Thomas as Rhiannon Evans, among 30 credited actors.
Does Y Sŵn have a post-credit scene?
No. Y Sŵn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Y Sŵn in?
The original language of Y Sŵn is Welsh.
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