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.
Billy

Ruby

Sammy (Age 14)

Ruby (Age 14)
Dorothy
Bernie
Katy
David
Betty
Freddy Banes
Bobby Banes
Sally
Sarah
Matron

Sammy's Mother

Ms Feggetter

Mad Mary
1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein)
2nd Schoolboy
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Master

Billy (Age 14)

Sammy
