CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 1h 17m

Speak Like a Child

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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 byJohn Akomfrah

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
EN
Released
September 4, 1998
Studios
Leda Serene Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Cal MacAninch

Cal MacAninch

Billy

Rachel Fielding

Rachel Fielding

Ruby

Fraser Ayres

Fraser Ayres

Sammy (Age 14)

Alison Mac

Ruby (Age 14)

Carla Henry

Dorothy

Gavin Green

Bernie

Emma Armitage

Katy

Tim Bird

David

Dawn Fletcher

Betty

Adam Moran

Freddy Banes

Creative team
Directed by
John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah
Written by
Danny Padmore
Produced by
Frances-Anne Solomon
Frances-Anne Solomon

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