The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Aaron BrooknerWriter
- Paula Alvarez VaccaroWriter
- Ana Rocha de SousaDirector
- Ana Rocha de SousaWriter
Cast
- Lúcia MonizBela
- Ruben GarciaJota
- Maisie SlyLu
- James FelnerDiego
- Sophia MylesAnn Payne
- Kiran Sonia SawarAnjali
- Brian BovellSocial Services Officer
- Jay LycurgoJay
- Kem CroftHassan
- António CapeloMacário
- Ângela PintoLurdes
- Susanna CappellaroTeacher
Stills
Themes
deaf-mutedeaf