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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.

RATING

4.00

DIRECTOR

John Akomfrah

COUNTRIE

United Kingdom

RELEASE DATE

1998

TIME

1h 17m

GENRE

Drama