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Speak Like a Child(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-09-04
30%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
Overview:
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Leda Serene Films
Movie: Speak Like a Child
Top 10 Billed Cast
Cal MacAninch
Billy
Rachel Fielding
Ruby
Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)
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Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
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1998-09-04
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