The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Chiwetel EjioforDirector
- Chiwetel EjioforWriter
Cast
- Nathaniel GleedJames
- Kieran BewPeter
- Iain GlenRed / Michael Simmons
- Bill NighyArnold Percy
- Benedict WongDavid
- Cal MacAninchJack / Lad 1
- Melanie KilburnMary
- Peter WightStuart
- Carey MulliganSusan
- Lloyd HutchinsonLandlord
- Phaldut SharmaReferee
- Ben WatersLad