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04/09/1998 Drama 1h 17m
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Overview

Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

  1. John Akomfrah

    Director

  2. Danny Padmore

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Cal MacAninch

    Billy

  2. Rachel Fielding

    Ruby

  3. Fraser Ayres

    Sammy (Age 14)

  4. Alison Mac

    Ruby (Age 14)

  5. Carla Henry

    Dorothy

  6. Gavin Green

    Bernie

  7. Emma Armitage

    Katy

  8. Tim Bird

    David

  9. Dawn Fletcher

    Betty

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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