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Chork

Chork

Synopsis

Set and shot along the East coast of England, from Kent through Lincolnshire, to Scotland, CHORK follows fifteen-year-old Kit and eleven-year-old Ani as they leave their foster home and trek across the coastline in hopes of a brighter future. With the police in pursuit and a national search underway, Kit must use all her determination and wits to protect Ani and fulfil their mission.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Director
Shane Meadows
Producer
Ben Pugh, Cathy King, Lauren Dark, Amy Jackson
Screenwriter
Jack Thorne, Shane Meadows
Principal cast
Stevie Binns

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Supported by BFI, BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire

A 42, BigArty Productions, One Shoe Films production

42

Sales Company

Altitude Film Entertainment

+44 (0)20 7478 7612 phone

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