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Pure (2002)

R  96 min  -  Drama   -  2 May 2003 (UK)
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A young boy trying to deal with his mother's heroin addiction befriends a waitress who helps him cope with the tough situation.

Director:

Gillies MacKinnon

Writer:

Alison Hume

Stars:

Harry Eden, Vinnie Hunter and Molly Parker
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harry Eden ...
Paul
Vinnie Hunter Vinnie Hunter ...
Lee
Molly Parker ...
Mel
David Wenham ...
Lenny
Nitin Ganatra Nitin Ganatra ...
Abu
Levi Hayes Levi Hayes ...
Jack
Keira Knightley ...
Rupert Procter Rupert Procter ...
Harry (as Rupert Proctor)
Bronson Webb ...
Tom
Marsha Thomason ...
Vicki
Geraldine McEwan ...
Nanna
Tyler J. Smart Tyler J. Smart ...
Rose
Karl Johnson Karl Johnson ...
Grandad
Mona Hammond Mona Hammond ...
Woman Customer
Julia Deakin Julia Deakin ...
Mrs. Rawlings
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Storyline

Following the death of her husband, 10-year-old Paul's mother Mel comes to rely on an old friend, Lenny, who is also a pimp and dealer. Soon Paul must take care of both his mother and his younger brother. When Mel's friend and fellow user dies, Paul must confront the fear that has been gathering in the pit of his stomach: having lost his father, his mother too may abandon him. Even with his limitations as a child, he takes action to stop this from happening. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Friend | Death | Waitress | Heroin | Baby  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Ein Kind von Traurigkeit See more »

Filming Locations:

Capel Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,154 (USA) (12 June 2005) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$102,471 (USA) (9 March 2006)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

A Bad Way Ltd., Kudos Productions Ltd., Little Wing Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Louise: Junkie mum's better than no mum.
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