Project Detail

Lucky Star

Synopsis

1980s Glasgow: As his family disintegrates around him, the only thing on eight-year-old Jonjo’s mind is getting his prized He Man figure for Christmas.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 - World premiere

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 min
Director
Russell Davidson
Producer
David Neilson
Screenwriter
Russell Davidson
Principal cast
Amy Manson, Gerard Miller, Adam Mitchell, Sheila Grier, Cal Macaninch

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

c/o Russell Davidson, David Neilson

Scottish Film Talent Network

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