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.
as Billy
as Ruby
as Sammy (Age 14)
as Ruby (Age 14)
as Dorothy
as Bernie
as Katy
as David
as Betty
as Freddy Banes
as Bobby Banes
as Sally
as Sarah
as Matron
as Sammy's Mother
as Ms Feggetter
as Mad Mary
as 1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein)
as 2nd Schoolboy
as Woman in Dream (uncredited)
as Master
as Billy (Age 14)
as Sammy
