As the Sun Rises
Synopsis
One night out whilst on a dinner date with his partner Emma, a chance meeting changes his life. He meets Sam, an openly gay man who instantly falls in love with him. Sam writes his number on the bottom of their bill which sparks Andy's curiosity. Finally, they meet and Sam urges Andy to be honest about his sexuality to the people he loves the most - But simple advice soon turns into an affair, which ignites with spectacular passion.
Through the trials and tribulations of a man who’s trying to live two lives, cracks start to appear. Until, one night, a chain of events lead to a terrible death, two arrests and two people in the dock. What started as harmless fun leads to a gripping court case with an unimaginable conclusion...
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 60 mins
- Format
- 4k
- Director
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James Postlethwaite
- Producer
- Oli Braybrook
- Executive Producer
- Timothy Miller
- Editor
- Andy Peters
- Screenwriter
- James Postlethwaite
- Director of Photography
- Laura Gallop
- Principal cast
- Josh Harper, Christopher Deakin, Rachel Teate, Christina Sedgwick, Courtenay Magrath, Theresa Godly, Buckso Dhillon-Woolley, Adam Blaug
- Poster Image
- ©Alex Taylor-Jones 2017/2018
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Northern Powerhouse Films
35-37 Ludgate HillOffice 7
London
EC4M 7JN
Sales Company
Northern Powerhouse Films
35-37 Ludgate HillOffice 7
London
EC4M 7JN
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