Project Detail

Just Passing

Just Passing
Just Passing

Synopsis

The path of a driven woman dramatically collides with an undocumented homeless man one night in London. As their secrets are revealed, which one of them is truly lost and who really needs saving?

Nominated for the 2023 Iris Prize Best British short film.
Broadcast and streamed on Channel 4 TV.
Winner of Best Writing at the 2025 Diversity in Cannes Showcase.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min 28 sec
Director
Sophie Austin
Producer
RCL Graham
Executive Producer
Jo Cadoret
Editor
RCL Graham
Screenwriter
Leann O'Kasi
Director of Photography
Natalja Safronova
Production Designer
Emma Tye
Sound
James C. McKinney
Composer
James C. McKinney
Principal cast
Cyril Nri, Leann O'Kasi, Daniel De Bourg, Jennifer Matter, Sarah Finigan

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Sales Company

Rebecca Graham

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