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The Outcast

Synopsis

'The Outcast' is based on Sadie Jones’ debut novel of the same name and tells the story of ten year Lewis Aldridge who witnesses his mother’s tragic death. His emotionally distant father struggles to deal with the situation and soon remarries.
Lewis is taunted about the circumstances surrounding his mother’s death and begins to self-harm. And subsequently sets the local church on fire and is sent to prison. Once released from prison, he has increasingly complicated relationships with the women in his life including his stepmother as he struggles to face his demons.

Details

Year: 2015
Type of film: Features
Running time: 179 mins
Director: Iain Softley
Producer: Morgana Sneddon
Principal cast: George MacKay, Jessica Brown Finlay

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Blueprint Pictures

43-45 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 1RS

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