InThe Ballad of Wallis Island, one man has the means to achieve this dream.
It just doesnt go exactly the way he expects.
But theres a reason his love for the duo runs so deep.
Underneath his humor hides a loneliness spurred on by grief after his wifes death some years ago.
It seems she was the real McGwyer Mortimer superfan - he was just happily along for the ride.
Nell, on the other hand, is quite well-adjusted.
Though she mourns her music career, shes happy making chutney and living with her husband in Portland.
She longs to write more, but her time in McGwyer Mortimer doesnt define her like it does Herb.
The Ballad of Wallis Islandpremiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is now playing in theaters.
Unexpectedly, Herb’s former bandmate and ex-girlfriend Nell, along with her husband, are also invited.
Tensions rise amid stormy weather, complicating Charles’s plans.
