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Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 93 minutes

Log Line

Set in London and inspired by true events, HONEYTRAP tells the story of 15-year-old Layla, whose desperate need for love and acceptance leads her to take part in a tragic act of violence.

Year of production : 2014

Director(s) : Rebecca JOHNSON
Writer(s) : Rebecca JOHNSON
Cast : Jessica SULA, Lucien LAVISCOUNT, Ntonga MWANZA

Producer(s) : Sarah SULICK

Synopsis

Fresh off the boat from Trinidad and full of fairytale fantasies, Layla is swept off her feet by self-styled gang leader/rapper Troy. But in this dog-eat-dog world where being Troy’s girl buys her envy as well as status, social outsider Shaun becomes her only true friend. When Troy discards her, Layla is left in ruins. She vows to rebuild herself as a hardened player in order to win him back and Shaun becomes a pawn in her game. Soon the forces she has set in motion are escalating out of control.

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Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM

Festivals and Awards

BFI London FF 2014 (Nominated for Best British newcomer)
Montréal World FF 2015
Cairo IFF 2015


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