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Romans

Synopsis

Thirty-something Malky works as a labourer demolishing the church where he was abused as a twelve-year-old, engaging in an emotionally distant sexual relationship with Emma and indulging in bouts of casual violence. The effects of his childhood abuse remain deeply embedded, and when the priest responsible returns to town Malky is forced to confront his past head-on.
A searingly honest film about psychological damage and the power of forgiveness.
Edinburgh International FIlm Festival 2017 - World premiere

Details

Year
2017
Type of film
Features
Running time
91 mins
Director
Ludwig Shammasian, Paul Shammasian
Producer
Jasper Graham, James Harris, Mark Lane, Sheetal Vinod Talwar
Executive Producer
Kirsty Bell
Editor
Paul Shammasian
Screenwriter
Geoff Thompson
Director of Photography
Felix Wiedemann
Production Designer
Anthony Neale
Composer
Stephen Hilton
Principal cast
Orlando Bloom, Janet Montgomery, Charlie Creed-Miles, Anne Reid

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Production Status

Production Company

Tea Shop & Film Company

Third Floor
Tyler's Court
111A Wardour Street
London
W1F 0UJ

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