"An urban fairytale."

1996

1h 32m

7.3(340 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.

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Cast & Crew

25 members

Acting

Glen Berry

Jamie Gangel

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Scott Neal

Steven Pearce

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Linda Henry

Sandra Gangel

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Tameka Empson

Leah

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Ben Daniels

Tony

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Meera Syal

Miss Chauhan

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Garry Cooper

Ronnie Pearce

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Jeillo Edwards

Rose

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Terry Duggan

Kevin

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Anna Karen

Marlene

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Julia-Lee Smith

Gina

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Daniel Bowers

Trevor

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Martin Walsh

Mr Bennett

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Writing

Jonathan Harvey

Petra

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Marlene Sidaway

Betty

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John Benfield

Rodney Barr

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John Savage

Lenny

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Liane Ware

Claire

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Sophie Stanton

Louise

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Catherine Sanderson

Kelly

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Ozdemir Mamodeally

Slasher

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Beth Goddard

Brewery Official

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Davyd Harries

Brewery Official

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Andrew Fraser

Jayson

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Dave Lynn

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