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Cuffed

Cuffed

Synopsis

A gripping suspense-filled drama thriller with an unexpected twist. The story follows two young black men, Lucas and Wayne, as they navigate a series of mysterious events in the streets of Manchester.
The film opens with Lucas and Wayne dressed in black, loading suspicious packages into a van and speeding through the dark streets. The audience is immediately drawn into the intrigue, left wondering about the men's identities and their urgent mission. As they race through Central Manchester, they encounter a police roadblock, turning their journey into a tense standoff. With high stakes on the line, they manage to
negotiate their way out of trouble, but the pressure only mounts as they continue towards their undisclosed destination.
Amidst the adrenaline-fueled journey, the film delves into themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the weight of responsibility. Lucas grapples with doubts and apprehensions, while Wayne offers unwavering support, their bond strengthening with each passing moment.
As they reach their destination, the true purpose of their mission is revealed when an unexpected twist sheds light on the significance of their delivery and the deeper layers of the narrative.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Director
Kuba Glodi
Producer
Joe Vickers
Co-Producer
Amelia Ellis
Executive Producer
Sarah Drummond
Editor
Aarif Laljee
Director of Photography
Fabio Mota
Sound
Craig Rihoy, Jake McKenzie-Hayes
Composer
George Ovens
Principal cast
Morgan Bailey, Ama Emerald Bains, Andreas Bianga, Raheem Daniels, Kuba Glodi, Tee Hussain, Aqib Khan, David Kuba Kuba, Sam Mia, Nick Pearse, Jason Lamar Ricketts, Tom Robinson, Brandon Zibaka

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Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

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