Project Detail

Homelessness

Synopsis

We see the rise of a successful mixed race couple living in London with everything going for them. Just like so many of us life is pure bliss and for them and with a young family they have everything and more to live for. But with one huge changing event which can happen to any one of us we witness there hopes, dreams and desires crushed and the world they once knew comes crashing down. With no way to escape the waves of torment that we see come thrashing down on them and the poverty trap they fall into a world dependant on the state, before long the dreams they once had become a nightmare just to stay together and survive. Inspired by 'Cathy Come Home' a film by Ken Loach

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
red one
Director
Johnny Lynch 1st Feature
Producer
Johnny Lynch
Executive Producer
Gaynor Edwards, Karen Johnson
Screenwriter
Johnny Lynch, Mark Margason
Director of Photography
Sean Cronin
Composer
Kyla Wight, John J Harvey
Hair and make up
Serena Loos

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Johnny Lynch

E: johnny@thelynchmobagency.co.uk

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