Project Detail

A Boy Called Dad

Synopsis

A Boy Called Dad tells the story of Robbie, a 14 year old boy who becomes a father. Neglected and rejected by his own father Joe, Robbie snatches his son and goes on the run hoping to get to Ireland. When Joe follows both have to face up to the reality of the past and what it means to be a dad. A Boy Called Dad is directed by double BAFTA winning Brian Percival and written by BAFTA winner Julie Rutterford.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of film: Features
Director: Brian Percival
Producer: Mark John
Editor: Kristina Hetherington
Screenwriter: Julie Rutterford
Director of Photography: David Katznelson
Production Designer: John Ellis
Sound: Dan Crowley
Principal cast: Ian Hart, Kyle Ward, Charlene McKenna

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Made Up North Productions

Sales Company

The Works International

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