Project Detail

Miles Away

Linda in the depths of her delusions
Linda, Ali & Max embrace the freedom of the British seaside
Linda, Ali & Max at peace for the first time in a long time.

Synopsis

Linda and her two daughters, Ali and Max, embark on their first holiday since leaving a violent household. What begins as an exciting escape to a beloved caravan park quickly turns into a fragile attempt to rebuild their lives and heal from the trauma of their past. While the initial days are filled with laughter, hope, and the freedom of new beginnings, Linda’s unresolved pain begins to surface in unexpected ways. As the days pass, Linda experiences a breakdown, her trauma manifesting as psychosis.
Struggling to stay grounded, she becomes increasingly detached from reality, her grip on the present slipping further with each passing hour. Eventually, in a moment of deep disconnection, Linda disappears.
MILES AWAY is an intimate portrayal of the psychological aftermath of abuse. As Ali and Max search for their mother, the film delves into the silence that surrounds mental health and trauma, capturing the haunting emotional journey of those left behind. It is a story of love, loss, and the long, painful road to healing, as the daughters are forced to confront their own fears and find a way forward without the one person they were depending on.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
22 min 8 sec
Format
2:35
Director
Sarah Harkins
Producer
Laura Hopper
Co-Producer
Sarah Harkins
Executive Producer
Abigail Louise, Sophie Oliver, Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, Isabella Blake-Thomas
Editor
Nicholas Spilsbury
Screenwriter
Sarah Harkins
Director of Photography
Beatriz Delgado Mena
Production Designer
Eleanor Elson
Sound
Maciej Londo
Composer
Sophie Cotton
Principal cast
Laura Hopper, Lola Blue, Georgia Conlan
Other Lead Creative(s)
Casting Director - Kristian Wall

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Fencepiece Films

Sarah Harkins
41 Jeygrove Court
101 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8LB

Pine Tree Productions

Laura Hopper
6th Floor
2 London Wall Place
London
EC2Y 5AU

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