Dummy (2008)

When their mother dies, Danny and Jack must fend for themselves. Danny escapes with sex, drugs and music and Jack turns a mannequin into a surrogate parent. Finally, they must come to terms with each other.

Director:

Matthew Thompson

Writers:

Paula Barnes (story), Michael Müller (screenplay) (as Michael Mueller)

Stars:

Thomas Grant, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Catherwood

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Thomas Grant	...	Jack
Aaron Taylor-Johnson	...	Danny (as Aaron Johnson)
Emma Catherwood	...	Zoe
Therese Bradley	...	Mother
Moira Brooker	...	Social Worker
Jack Pierce	...	Club Promoter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jerome St. John Blake	...	Night club bouncer (as Jerome Blake)
Benn Carr	...	Gravedigger
Ines De Clercq	...	Background artist (as Innes De Clerq)
Nicola Fenn	...	Foster Mum
Sandra Grant	...	Woman in shop
Andrew Havill	...	Doctor
Anna Jaskolka	...	Teacher in corridor
Charles Kirchin	...	Priest
Daniel Leatherdale	...	Foster Dad

Storyline

When their mother dies, Danny and Jack must fend for themselves. Danny escapes with sex, drugs and music and Jack turns a mannequin into a surrogate parent. Finally, they must come to terms with each other.

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Plot Keywords:

coming of age | teenage boy | loss of mother | brother brother relationship | older brother younger brother | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 June 2009 (UK)

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$307

Company Credits

Production Co:

Format Films, Highwire Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color