Project Detail

Losing Heart

Synopsis

Two nesting couples look forward to a quiet Sunday at home. However, when Gill from upstairs invites Ashok and Hayleigh up for a cup of tea, the cracks begin to appear.

Details

Year
2001
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
28 mins
Format
35mm Kodak
Director
Marion Bailey
Producer
Andrew Rajan
Editor
Richard Crawford
Director of Photography
Alvin Leong
Sound
Roger Johnson
Composer
Martin Ward
Principal cast
Andrew Rajan, Lehla Eldridge, Alan Brooke, Paula O’ Grady

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Production Company

Contact: Andrew Rajan

49 Arnold Road
Bow
London E3 4NU
UK

andrew.rajan@talk21.com

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