A Mutual Friend: The Secret Life Of John Ebneigh
Synopsis
Without his best friend to comfort John, during the worst year of his chronic depression. He begins to depend more and more on his secret night-time hobby, taking intimate photos of Mandy Thompson a former college student and John’s first love.
A Mutual Friend is an in-depth portrayal of everyday life. A stark and riveting reminder of the sinister side of human nature, a vicious cycle of self-harm, vengeance and blind ignorance.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 120 Mins
- Format
- HDV
- Director
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Barry Le
- Producer
- Christian Riad, Anne LaBarbera, Quyen Tu, Onder Koc
- Co-Producer
- Christian Riad, Anne LaBarbera, Quyen Tu, Onder Koc
- Screenwriter
- Barry Le
- Director of Photography
- Alexandra Paras, David Paliwoda
- Production Designer
- Simon Walker
- Sound
- Peter Dutton Hewitt, Thomas Harris
- Composer
- Chris Inman, Sam Morgan
- Principal cast
- Christian Riad, Simon Nuckley, Romilly Turner, Claudio Beghelli, Eleanor Appleton, Layla Amini, Anver Hanith
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Benned Noir Films
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