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Speak Like a Child (1998)

Speak Like a Child (1998)

Drama
Release Date: 1998, September 4
Directors: John Akomfrah
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Leda Serene Films
Cast: Shirley Henderson, Daniel Newman, Serena Gordon, Ian Reddington, Fraser Ayres, Adam Pearson, Cal MacAninch, Janine Birkett, Helen Lederer, Richard Mylan, Rachel Fielding, Carla Henry

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.

Keywords:

friendship coming of age bisexuality