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Danny Miller | ... | Nicholas |
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Reece Douglas | ... | Calvin |
Natalie Martins | ... | Julia | |
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Gary Knowles | ... | Danny's Dad |
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Grace Dixon | ... | Danny's Mum |
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Thomas Conning | ... | Shop Keeper (as Thomas 'Verb T' Conning) |
Richard Pawulski | ... | Danny | |
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Leah Rees | ... | Calvin's Mum |
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Sabrina Dickens | ... | Girlfriend / Lisa (voice) |
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Josh Hopkins | ... | Arcade Teenager |
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Melanie Stephens | ... | Calvin's Mum (voice) |
Danny (Richard Pawulski), a teenager with autism, escapes the inner city for the beautiful countryside as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Little does he know, that bitter Nicholas (Danny Miller) is hunting him, stemming from a lie created by the enamoured and envious Julia (Natalie Martins) and Calvin (Reece Douglas). As the three close in on Danny, Nicholas' behaviour becomes increasingly erratic and violent, and Julia and Calvin must decide whether to go through with Nicholas' deadly plan.
I can't remember the last time I had trouble getting through a movie. The brutality against Danny was so very hard to watch that I had to walk away from it twice. I liked Danny, and there were periods where I had to turn away because I didn't want to see what was going to happen to him next. I had a visceral reaction, alternating between sadness and anger, often within seconds. The abrupt ending was a letdown, but it's beautifully shot, the script is strong, the acting is exceptional - and I never want to lay eyes on this movie again.