James
Synopsis
Lonely and confused, he is drawn to one of his schoolteachers, Mr Sutherland, focusing on him as the one person who might understand his inner turmoil. When an older man approaches him in a public toilet, James panics and calls his mother, but refuses to tell her what happened. Late that night, James listens to his parents arguing about him. His fathers offhanded dismissal of his mothers concern results in a vicious row. When a devastated James turns to Mr Sutherland for help, the teachers response leads James to take an irrevocable step.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 17 mins 16 secs
- Format
- HDV
- Director
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Connor Clements
- Editor
- Kevan McDonald
- Screenwriter
- Connor Clements
- Director of Photography
- Declan Keeney
- Sound
- Will Mc Connell
- Composer
- Kasia Middleton
- Principal cast
- Niall Wright, Matt Jennings, Louis Rolston, Margaret Goodman, Gerry Doherty
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Connor Clements (No production company)
88 Acton RoadScarva
Co Armagh BT63 6LF
Northern Ireland
UK
Sales Company
Network Ireland Television
23 South Frederick StDublin 2
Ireland
T +353 1 679 7309
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