Project Detail

Distant Shadow

Synopsis

As a four-year-old girl, Michelle witnesses the brutal murder of her mother. Sixteen years later she is still haunted by memories of the traumatic experience. Now living in a squalid boarding house and struggling to pay the rent, she is befriended by Charles, a mysterious older man who moves in across the hall.





It soon becomes apparent that there is more to this stranger than meets the eye and Michelle makes the mistake of investigating his activities, uncovering far more than she intended.





She discovers that Charlie is working for the British government involved in a highly confidential operation that may have a connection with the murder of her mother.





Through a series of twists and turns, Michelle is dragged into a world of violence, conspiracy and revenge where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 mins
Format
35mm Fuji
Director
Howard J Ford
Producer
Mark Andrews
Editor
Howard J Ford
Director of Photography
Jon Ford
Composer
Guy Michelmore
Principal cast
Stephen Tiller, Rosie Fellner, Trevor Byfield, Andrew Faulkner, Terrence Hardiman, Mark Little, Shane Richie
Screen Writers
Howard J Ford, Jon Ford, Mark Andrews, Katie Baxendale

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Production Status

Production Company

Adrenalin Films Contact: Howard Ford 24 Carlisle Road Hove Sussex BN5 4FR

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