Speak Like a Child

Overview

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.

Cast

Cal MacAninch

Billy

Rachel Fielding

Ruby

Fraser Ayres

Sammy (Age 14)

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Alison Mac

Ruby (Age 14)

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Carla Henry

Dorothy

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Gavin Green

Bernie

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Emma Armitage

Katy

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Tim Bird

David

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Dawn Fletcher

Betty

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Adam Moran

Freddy Banes

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Adam Pearson

Bobby Banes

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Tracy Emmerton

Sally