Beautiful Thing(1996)
An urban fairytale.
Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
Movie: Beautiful Thing
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sandra Gangel
Jamie Gangel
Steven Pearce
Leah
Tony
Miss Chauhan
Ronnie Pearce
Marlene
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