The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
A young boy dies after swimming at a seaside resort, and the local children, led by Gavin, investigate and are led to suspect that contamination from a nearby nuclear plant is to blame. Their teacher is sympathetic, but has broken into her house, perhaps as a warning. Gavin is nearly killed after talking about the problem on TV, but gradually all is uncovered - with terrible consequences for Gavin.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Colin FinbowDirector
- David HewsonOriginal Music Composer
- Colin FinbowWriter
Cast
- Glenda JacksonMiss Ricketts
- Michael SheardHeadmaster
- Jeremy CosterGavin
- Donna TaibeTerri
- Alex MitchellMark
- James BrownSteve
- Timothy BrownRichard
- Amaia DíazJo
- Nicola DuncanNiki
- Jordan BhattZit
- Elsbeth BenjafieldGavin's Mum
- Kairen KempShirley