The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- John AkomfrahDirector
- Danny PadmoreWriter
Cast
- Cal MacAninchBilly
- Rachel FieldingRuby
- Fraser AyresSammy (Age 14)
- Alison MacRuby (Age 14)
- Carla HenryDorothy
- Gavin GreenBernie
- Emma ArmitageKaty
- Tim BirdDavid
- Dawn FletcherBetty
- Adam MoranFreddy Banes
- Adam PearsonBobby Banes
- Tracy EmmertonSally