A former miner and longtime school caretaker at Amman Valley Grammar School, Dafydd is the film’s central figure. He inspires the pupils, including Ifor, through his dignity and loyalty to his community and fellow pitmen. After his son dies of tuberculosis, he withdraws into grief and memories; his elegy to his son later fails to win the Eisteddfod Chair.
David Rees Griffiths has 1 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Signature works include David. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
