Speak Like a Child (1998)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1998-09-04
Runtime: 77 minutes
Director: John Akomfrah
Top Cast
- Cal MacAninch as Billy
- Rachel Fielding as Ruby
- Fraser Ayres as Sammy (Age 14)
- Alison Mac as Ruby (Age 14)
- Carla Henry as Dorothy
- Gavin Green as Bernie
- Emma Armitage as Katy
- Tim Bird as David
- Dawn Fletcher as Betty
- Adam Moran as Freddy Banes
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