Project Detail

Golden Brown

Synopsis

Set in Stunning 1960's Cornwall and 70's Essex, David a boy of mixed race spends his days beach combing for treasure and fantasizing about a mythical mermaid.

One day he is forced to run away from home following an attack from his abusive father. His quest to return home triumphant to his beloved county and the girl he loves, takes him on a roller coaster journey to sea through the wild gang life of 70's Southend and finally back to Cornwall to search for legendary ships treasure and to avert the tragic demise of his family.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
115 mins
Format
Super 16mm
Director
Sharon Sheehan
Producer
Sharon Sheehan
Editor
Greg Ibbotson
Screenwriter
Sharon Sheehan
Director of Photography
Adrian Warren, Dave Clarke
Production Designer
Kate Beesley
Sound
Luke powers, Bruce Galloway
Principal cast
Miles Hamilton, Jenny Agutter, Jonathan Moore, Dale Brickhill, Frances Speedy, Katharine Hamilton

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Twilight Films

Tregolls
Stithians
Truro
Cornwall TR3 7BX
UK

T +44 (0)1209 860788

sharonwilightfilms@yahoo.co.uk

Sales Company

Twilight Films

Tregolls
Stithians
Truro
Cornwall TR3 7BX
UK

T +44 (0)1209 860788

sharonwilightfilms@yahoo.co.uk

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