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Pure (2002)

R | | 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, Molly Parker | See full cast & crew »
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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 ... Abu
Levi Hayes Levi Hayes ... Jack
Keira Knightley ... Louise
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 ... 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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drug abuse | schoolyard | gift | watching television | friend | See All (120) »

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Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 May 2003 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Ein Kind von Traurigkeit See more »

Filming Locations:

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

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,154, 12 June 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$102,471, 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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There is a brief adult moment in the film, which sees Paul accidentally puts his right hand on Louise's left breast, which he squeezes. Harry Eden (Paul) who was 12, is 5 years younger than Keira Knightley (Louise), who was 17. See more »

Quotes

Paul: Don't give her Pepperoni, it gives her the shits
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Truly Outstanding
19 December 2005 | by the_mole_8472 – See all my reviews

This film has quickly become one of my all time favourites. I was a bit dubious at first thinking this will be just another story of Heroine abuse, but I was wrong. This story of a 10 year old boy, played by the very talented young Harry Eden, trying to rid his mother of a terrible addiction is a touching story and will leave even the coldest heart a bit warmer towards him.

This is achieved through great screen play and acting abilities of cast members like Molly Parker who plays the addicted mother and David Wenham who plays Lenny, the pimp/dealer who is feeding Mel's (Molly Parker) addiction. But the true star of the show has to be Harry Eden who is in almost every scene and portraits just about every emotion known to man and seems to do so effortlessly.

This is a must see film for anyone that likes to be emotionally touched whilst watching a movie.
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