Film·1998·1h 17m

Speak Like a Child

Drama

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.

Directed by John Akomfrah

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Cast

12 credited

Cal MacAninch
Cal MacAninchBilly
Rachel Fielding
Rachel FieldingRuby
Fraser Ayres
Fraser AyresSammy (Age 14)
Alison Mac
Alison MacRuby (Age 14)
Carla Henry
Carla HenryDorothy
Gavin Green
Gavin GreenBernie
Emma Armitage
Emma ArmitageKaty
Tim Bird
Tim BirdDavid
Dawn Fletcher
Dawn FletcherBetty
Adam Moran
Adam MoranFreddy Banes
Adam Pearson
Adam PearsonBobby Banes
Tracy Emmerton
Tracy EmmertonSally

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