Twenty8k (2012)

A teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, returns home to clear her brother Vipon of the shooting and soon discovers a much deeper conspiracy.

Directors:

David Kew, Neil Thompson

Writers:

Jimmy Dowdall (screenplay), Paul Abbott (screenplay)

Stars:

Kaya Scodelario, Nathalie Emmanuel, Parminder Nagra

Cast

Credited cast:
Kaya Scodelario	...	Sally Weaver
Nathalie Emmanuel	...	Carla
Parminder Nagra	...	Deeva Jani
Stephen Dillane	...	DCI Edward Stone
Kierston Wareing	...	Francesca Marchetto
Michael Socha	...	Tony Marchetto
Jonas Armstrong	...	Clint O'Connor
Emma Fielding	...	Jean Weaver
Derek Riddell	...	DI Mellis
Nichola Burley	...	Andrea Patterson
Nicola Posener	...	TV Reporter
Gregg Chillin	...	Ricky Shah
Melanie Hill	...	Elizabeth Fitch
Hammed Animashaun	...	Wayne
Calvin Demba	...	Inmate 1

Storyline

A teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, returns home to clear her brother Vipon of the shooting and soon discovers a much deeper conspiracy.

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Plot Keywords:

teenager | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Don't Get it Wrong
Performed by Sami Nathan
Written by Sami Nathan/Jake Gosling/Ruth Barrett

User Reviews

Compelling & gritty British thriller

Twenty8k is a compelling and gritty thriller showcasing the best of British talent in terms of cast, crew & storytelling. The intricate plot keeps you guessing all the way through, as there are so many twists and turns along the way. The characters are all believable and found it a real joy to follow the lead character 'Deeva' played by the amazing Parminder Nagra (ER, Alcatraz), in her investigation to find the truth & clear her brother's name.

It really is a terrific ensemble cast, each giving fantastic performances: an excellent Jonas Armstrong (Hit & Miss, The Street) plays youth worker 'Clint O'Connor', Michael Socha (Being Human) plays 'Tony', Nichola Burley (Streetdance, Jump) plays 'Andrea', a fabulous Kierston Wareing (Luther,The Shadow Line) plays 'Francesca' and Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones, Hunted) excels as 'DCI Stone.

Twenty8k is beautifully shot by directors David Kew & Neil Thompson, creating lots of atmosphere, the helicopter shots of London in particular are simply breathtaking! Lots of comparisons have been made with 'State of Play' because of Paul Abbott 's involvement with the screenplay. And I tend to agree: if you liked 'State of Play' you'll love Twenty8k!

Some critics were rather harsh with their reviews, just because the time of release clashed with the euphoria of the 2012 London Olympics, and so it 'didn't fit the mood'... Honestly some have a very short memory, as Twenty8k was shot just a couple of months before the Summer Riots in London back in August 2011. So the subject matter couldn't have been more contemporary really!

Twenty8k is a smart thriller, giving the audience just enough back-story to fill some of the blanks, while still leaving more than enough room for guesswork on how all the puzzle pieces finally fit. Highly entertaining and a very enjoyable watch, don't miss out on this one.You won't be disappointed!

Details

Official Sites:

AbbottVision [United Kingdom] Official Facebook

Country:

UK

Release Date:

10 September 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

28k

Filming Locations:

East London, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,517

Company Credits

Production Co:

Formosa Films, Abbott Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color