Burn Burn Burn

It is clear from the outset that Burn Burn Burn is not your typical buddy road trip comedy. Gal pals Seph (Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael) and Alex (Chloe Pirrie) embark on a journey across the UK with their acerbic and demanding friend Dan in tow - except Dan is not as much a back-seat driver as he is a passive occupant of a Tupperware container in the glove compartment.

Dan has recently passed away from cancer and his last wish was to have his two friends scatter his ashes in the places to which he was emotionally attached. What might seem like a straightforward request is an opportunity for self-discovery for Alex and Seph, who, in addition to dealing with their grief over Dan's passing, are each dealing with drama in their personal lives. (Alex walked in on her girlfriend cheating and Seph hates her job and her boyfriend.) Instead of facing their problems, the road trip offers a well-timed opportunity to avoid them.

This debut feature from director Chanya Button expertly balances laughter and tears in its female-centric exploration of how grief and loss impact our lives and our relationships. Amazing British comic talent (Sally Phillips, Alice Lowe, Alison Steadman) contribute entertaining cameos, but the trio of leads are the true driving force in this life-affirming journey of self-discovery and friendship.

Trailer...

Burn Burn Burn, trailer from UDI on Vimeo.