Speak Like a Child (1998)

Speak Like a Child (1998)

1998-09-04 United Kingdom 77 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Fraser Ayres is Sammy (Age 14)
Sammy (Age 14)
Alison Mac is Ruby (Age 14)
Ruby (Age 14)
Carla Henry is Dorothy
Gavin Green is Bernie
Tim Bird is David
Adam Moran is Freddy Banes
Freddy Banes
Adam Pearson is Bobby Banes
Bobby Banes