Speak Like a Child (1998)
Drama
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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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Cast
Cal MacAninch
Billy
Rachel Fielding
Ruby
Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)
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Alison Mac
Ruby (Age 14)
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Carla Henry
Dorothy
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Gavin Green
Bernie
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Emma Armitage
Katy
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Tim Bird
David
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Dawn Fletcher
Betty
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Adam Moran
Freddy Banes
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Adam Pearson
Bobby Banes
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Tracy Emmerton
Sally
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Katie Clibbon
Sarah
Serena Gordon
Matron
Janine Birkett
Sammy's Mother