The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Philippa LowthorpeDirector
- Peter SalemOriginal Music Composer
- Ben VanstoneScreenplay
Cast
- Samantha MortonAnnie Lee
- Timothy SpallLaurie Lee (voice)
- June WhitfieldGranny Wallon
- Shola AdewusiMrs. Moore
- Finn BennettOlder Jack
- Bebe CaveDoth
- Archie CoxLoll (Laurie)
- Annette CrosbieGranny Trill
- Emma CurtisMarge
- Jessica HynesCrabby
- Billy HowlePrivate James Harris
- Ruby Ashbourne SerkisRosie
Stills
Themes
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