For People in Trouble

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For People in Trouble

"Why fall in love when the world is falling apart?"

2023

0h 16m

4.6(5 votes)

Drama

Romance

Science Fiction

Overview

When two people meet one night in London, their relationship blossoms and fractures, intertwined with impending societal collapse.

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2 featured cast members

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Emma D'Arcy

Jenny

Archie Madekwe

Paul

Creative team

Directed by: Alex Lawther
Written by: Alex Lawther
Produced by: Giannina Rodriguez Rico
Sam Brain

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