2023

1h 27m

6.3(10 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young mother is forced to face the truth of her past life as her daughter approaches adolescence and strives for new freedom.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Déborah Lukumuena

Grace

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Danny Sapani

Samuel

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Le'Shantey Bonsu

Ama

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Liana Turner

Fiona

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Ayesha Antoine

Lisa

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Caroline Deyga

Mhairi

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Lael Tamakloe

Grace, young

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Jenni Keenan-Green

Ms. Seample

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Owen Whitelaw

Ian

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Mark Cox

Alan

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Andrew John Tait

Man in Arcade

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Joanne Gallagher

Police Officer

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Firas Ibrahim

Tenant

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Kai Bruce

Joe

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Paul Ellard

Homeless Father

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