In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott (Jeremy Irvine) from Devon, England, witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred
foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young
horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Much to the
dismay of his mother Rose (Emily Watson), his father Ted (Peter Mullan) buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plough horse for his farm. Desiring to spite his landlord Mr. Lyons (David Thewlis), and retain his pride, Ted bids higher and higher for the colt. The high cost of the horse at 30 guineas (31½ pounds)
means he is unable to pay rent to Lyons, who threatens to take
possession of the farm if the money is not paid by autumn. Ted promises
to meet the deadline, suggesting he could plough and plant a lower,
rock-filled field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes
much time to training him. Albert's best friend, Andrew Easton (Matt
Milne), watches as Albert teaches his colt many things, such as to come
when he imitates the call of an owl by blowing through his cupped hands.
Ted, who has a bad leg from a war injury, is frequently shown
drinking alcohol from a flask he carries. Rose shows Albert his father's
medals from the Second Boer War in South Africa, where Ted served as a sergeant with the Imperial Yeomanry. Ted was severely wounded in action, and received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery under fire. She gives Albert his father's regimental pennant,
telling Albert that his father is not proud of what he did during the
war, and that he had thrown the flag and medals away, though Rose saved
and kept them hidden.
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