The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
The film follows the story of Ellie, a young girl from a violent home. The 9-year-old seems to escape from her harsh reality by spending her days in the woods of a nearby scrapyard with her friend, Pete. There, the pair have built a new home for themselves. One night, after witnessing the horrifying abuse of her mother, Ellie decides to come back home and confront her stepfather.
Ratings
IMDb9.2/10
Key crew
- Vasco AlexandreDirector
- Vasco AlexandreWriter
Cast
- Elle AtkinsonEllie
- David PricePete
- Caroline LazarusLisa
- Jermaine RickettsAlfie
Themes
domestic abusesocial realism