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11/06/1999 Drama 1h 38m
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When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.

Overview

An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.

  1. Tim Roth

    Director

  2. Alexander Stuart

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Freddie Cunliffe

    Tom

  2. Lara Belmont

    Jessie

  3. Ray Winstone

    Dad

  4. Tilda Swinton

    Mum

  5. Kate Ashfield

    Lucy

  6. Aisling O'Sullivan

    Carol

  7. Megan Thorp

    Baby Alice

  8. Colin Farrell

    Nick

  9. Kim Wall

    Barman

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2016-02-28
Darkness in Devon.

Tim Roth dons the directing hat for the first time and brings to the screen a shattering tale of incest and child abuse. Alexander Stuart adapts from his own novel and it stars Ray Winstone, Lara Belmont, Freddie Cunliffe and Tilda Swinton. Story is about a family who have moved from London to the Devonshire coast. The son, Tom, is unhappy and feels alienated in the new surroundings, but when he discovers a dark family secret, things become much much worse.

It's an uncomfortable viewing experience at times, making it a film you don't readily recommend, but Roth's appro...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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