Speak Like a Child

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.

Main Cast

Cal MacAninch

Billy

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Rachel Fielding

Ruby

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Fraser Ayres

Sammy (Age 14)

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Alison Mac

Ruby (Age 14)

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Carla Henry

Dorothy

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Gavin Green

Bernie

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Emma Armitage

Katy

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Tim Bird

David

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	John Akomfrah
Writing	Writer	Danny Padmore
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