Speak Like a Child

Plot

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)

Alison Mac

Ruby (Age 14)

Carla Henry

Dorothy

Gavin Green

Bernie

Emma Armitage

Katy

Tim Bird

David

Dawn Fletcher

Betty

Adam Moran

Freddy Banes

Adam Pearson

Bobby Banes

Tracy Emmerton

Sally

Katie Clibbon

Sarah

Serena Gordon

Matron

Janine Birkett

Sammy's Mother