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A Way of Life(2004)
Status: Released
Date: 2004-11-12
64%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
In the real world there are no happy endings
Overview:
At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Verve Pictures
Movie: A Way of Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sara Gregory
Julie Osman
Brenda Blethyn
Annette
Victoria Pugh
Social Worker
Video Trailer A Way of Life
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