Project Detail

Hide and Seek

Synopsis

Four young people flee from London and set up a polyamorous commune in the country- choosing total isolation as an opportunity for an emotional, intellectual, and political hiding place. Strange rules and rituals help to loosen their inhibitions as, fighting cynicism and ghosts from the past, they move towards a deeply unconventional joy.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2014 - World premiere

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Details

Year: 2014
Type of film: Features
Running time: 81 mins
Format: HD Video
Director: Joanna Coates 1st Feature
Producer: Daniel Metz
Executive Producer: Matt Holt, David Grant
Editor: Maya Maffioli
Screenwriter: Daniel Metz, Joanna Coates
Director of Photography: Ben Hecking
Sound: Gunnar Óskarsson
Composer: Paul Wallfisch
Principal cast: Josh O'Connor, Hannah Arterton, Rea Mole, Daniel Metz

Genre

Welsh Woman Director Comedy Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Show Business Film Ltd

Sales Company

Daniel Metz

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