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Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 117 minutes

Log Line

A traumatic family event sends young Frankie running away from home & taking to living on the streets. Despite the raw reality of that life, Frankie's inner light touches the many he meets on his journey.

Previous markets

  • AFM 2019 (Debut)
Full history

Year of production : 2019

Director(s) : Marc ZAMMIT
Writer(s) : George WILCOX
Cast : Marc ZAMMIT, Lew TEMPLE, Jamey MAY, Angela DIXON, Jason FLEMYNG, Hector BATEMAN-HARDEN, Andrew Lee POTTS, Maria HOWELL

Producer(s) : Marc ZAMMIT (Aptitude Films), James FULLER (Aptitude Films), David FREEDMAN (Aptitude Films), Becca GUIDO (Aptitude Films )

Synopsis

A traumatic event sends young Frankie running away from home & taking to living on the streets. Despite the raw reality of that life, Frankie's inner light touches the many he meets on his journey. We are introduced to a variety of characters Frankie meets whilst living on the streets for over a decade. We learn to appreciate the miriade of reasons that force people to become homeless. We see the rough life or death reality of this life, whilst also seeing the formation of make shift families & friendships that are formed. Frankie's journey is raw & dark at times, but also filled with hope & light.

Production

Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM

Festivals and Awards

Raindance International Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)
World Of Film International Film Festival Glasgow 2019 (Official Selection)
Glendale International Film Festival 2019 (Best Actor - Marc Zammit)
Southampton International Film Festival UK 2019 (Best Screenplay - George Wilcox)
Indigo Moon Film Festival 2019 (Audience Award Best Feature Film)
Press Play Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)
Red Rose Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)
Pitch To Screen Awards 2019 (Official Selection)
Overcome Film Festival 2019 (Best Feature Film)
Overcome Film Festival 2019 (Best Actor - Marc Zammit)
Overcome Film Festival 2019 (Best Actress - Angela Dixon)
Overcome Film Festival 2019 (Best Supporting Actor - Jason Flemyng)
Overcome Film Festival 2019 (Best Supporting Actress - Maria Howell)
Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)
Awareness Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)


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