Jamie’s father takes him away from the institution despite the headmaster’s concern about his return home. At home, he dismisses Jamie’s emotional distress and argues with him over a damaged gift and a disputed name. His rejection and failure to care properly deepen Jamie’s sense of abandonment.
Paul Kermack has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work is anchored in the Bill Douglas Trilogy universe with 3 titles. Signature works include My Way Home, Hugh MacDiarmid: Rebel Poet, Eclipse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.