Project Detail

The Unloved

Synopsis

Lucy is eleven years old. Neglected by her estranged mother and father, she ends up being placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow Lucy's struggle to cope with the system. Her saving is her self-belief and her certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit; hers is a heroic quest for love, beauty and transcendence.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
106 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Samantha Morton
Producer
Andrew Eaton, Liza Marshall, Michael Winterbottom, Suzanne Alizart
Co-Producer
Andrew Eaton, Liza Marshall, Michael Winterbottom, Suzanne Alizart
Editor
Colin Monie
Screenwriter
Tony Grisoni
Director of Photography
Tom Townend
Production Designer
Jane Levick
Sound
Tim Barker
Composer
Colleen
Principal cast
Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, Susan Lynch, Lauren Socha
Stills Photgrapher
Peter Mountain

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Revolution Films

9a Dallington Street
London EC1V 0BQ
UK

T +44 (0)20 7566 0700

www.revolution-films.com

Sales Company

Protagonist Pictures

4th floor, Waverley House,
7-12 Noel Street
London W1F 8GQ
UK

T +44 (0)207 734 9000

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