Shane Meadows writes and directs this drama about two young boys’ friendship and their coming-of-age. Neighbours, the boys share life experiences (and porno magazines) and support each other as one is physically unwell and the other’s parents have separated. The friendship is tested however when a creepy stranger manipulates his way into their lives by trying to date the attractive older sister of Romeo. Tensions arise as the stranger becomes more violent as his affections are rejected. Touching, funny and disturbing, this feature stars Paddy Considine as the stranger, with wonderful performances by the two young leads Andrew Shim and Ben Marshall. Bob Hoskins makes an appearance as a visiting teacher. Soundtrack features music by Beck, Beth Orton and Billy Bragg.
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ACMI Identifier
319108
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social interaction in youth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attitude change in children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Brothers and sisters
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child abuse
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and strangers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of divorced parents
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social interaction in youth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Conduct of life
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Diseases
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Identity (Psychology) in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Obsessive-compulsive neurosis
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Conduct of life
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Colour
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DVD; Access Print (Section 1)