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"Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn’t want to be tied down - not to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, somehow, finally, you have to come down"

1999

1h 30m

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Drama

TV Movie

Crime

Overview

Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Trevor Byfield

Skolly

Trevor Byfield

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Ben Cato

Junky

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Anita Dobson

Mrs Lawson

Anita Dobson

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Marcelle Duprey

Lily

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Lee Ingleby

Rob

Lee Ingleby

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David Mallinson

Mr Lawson

David Mallinson

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Daniel Newman

Tar Lawson

Daniel Newman

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Susan Penhaligon

Mrs Brogan

Susan Penhaligon

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Jemima Rooper

Gemma Brogan

Jemima Rooper

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David Schofield

Mr Brogan

David Schofield

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Joe Shaw

Jerry

Joe Shaw

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Katryna Thomas-Shell

Vonny

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