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Completed - ENGLISH - True Story, Drama, Crime - 90 minutes

Log Line

Paul (Michael Socha) suffered a violent childhood whilst living in a children’s home, but then a police investigation into the suicide of his best friend sparks an uncontrolled desire for him to seek revenge on his former tormentors.

Previous markets

  • Pre Cannes Screenings 2021 (Debut)
  • Cannes 2023 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2020

Director(s) : Steve CROWHURST
Writer(s) : Kal BONNER
Cast : Michael SOCHA, Zoë TAPPER, Poppy ROE

Producer(s) : Richard HART (Six from Eight)

Synopsis

Based on true events, Paul (Michael Socha) is forced to recall his harrowing childhood growing up in a children's home, when a police investigation into his boyhood friend’s suicide opens old wounds. As Paul struggles to shake off his past and build a relationship with Anthea (Zoë Tapper), his fragile mental state and bitter memories lead to a confrontation with those responsible for his shattered childhood and the death of his friend.

Market status

  • CAN
    Line Up

Production

Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM


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