Human Traffic (1999)

Five friends spend one lost weekend in a mix of music, love and club culture.

Director:

Justin Kerrigan

Writer:

Justin Kerrigan

Stars:

John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington, Shaun Parkes

10 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Simm	...	Jip
Lorraine Pilkington	...	Lulu
Shaun Parkes	...	Koop
Nicola Reynolds	...	Nina
Danny Dyer	...	Moff
Dean Davies	...	Lee
Peter Albert	...	Lulu's Uncle Eric
Jan Anderson	...	Karen Benson
Terence Beesley	...	Moff's Father
Sarah Blackburn	...	Jip's Ex #2
Anne Bowen	...	Moff's Grandmother
Neil Bowens	...	Asylum Doorman
Peter Bramhill	...	Matt
Jo Brand	...	Reality (voice)
Stephanie Brooks	...	Fleur

Storyline

The Cardiff club scene in the 90's: five best friends deal with their relationships and their personal demons during a weekend. Jip calls himself a sexual paranoid, afraid he's impotent. Lulu, Jip's mate, doesn't find much to fancy in men. Nina hates her job at a fast food joint, and her man, Koop, who dreams of being a great hip-hop d.j., is prone to fits of un-provoked jealousy. The fifth is Moff, whose family is down on his behavior. Starting Friday afternoon, with preparations for clubbing, we follow the five from Ecstacy-induced fun through a booze-laden come-down early Saturday morning followed by the weekend's aftermath. It's breakthrough time for at least three of them.

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Plot Keywords:

weekend | friend | jealousy | love | hip hop | 

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Taglines:

The Weekend has Landed!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive drug content and language, and for some strong sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Human Traffic - Generación Éxtasis

Filming Locations:

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£2,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,595 (USA) (5 May 2000)

Gross:

$104,257 (USA) (19 May 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Irish Screen, Fruit Salad Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is another cut of film called Human Traffic Remixed. According to The Guardian there were rumors that Justin Kerrigan wasn't involved with edited version but the producer Allan Niblo was. There are also rumors that they had fallen out during the shoot. It is available on DVD in the UK

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Goofs

When the gang are in the pub and Jip realizes he fancies Lulu, he looks over and she lights her cigarette and has a puff. But then it switches to a wider shot and you can see Lulu lights her cigarette again.

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Quotes

Moff: See ya later Pete, no one gives a fuck about ya.

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Connections

References Dazed and Confused (1993)

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Soundtracks

"Juice"
Written by Itaal Shur (as Shur) (BMI) & Molton
Published by Itaal Shur 19
Performed by Itaal Shur
Licensed courtesy of Pure Vision Management Ltd.

User Reviews

I loved this movie, justin, don't stop, keep writing!

I absolutely love this film. Everything about it. It almost felt like watching me and my friends on screen. The way this movie was filmed was a pure masterpiece, very original and creative. I related to these characters and even had the same thoughts as some. I'm really glad I ran across this movie. If only there were more genius' like justin out there!