Speak Like a Child (1998)

09/04/1998 (GB) • Drama • 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.

Speak Like a Child (1998)

09/04/1998 (GB) • 1h 17m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Billy

Rachel Fielding

Ruby

Sammy (Age 14)

Ruby (Age 14)

Dorothy

Bernie

Katy

David

Betty

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

friendship

bisexuality

coming of age

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